Elizabeth Ustach Middle School

Q: What is Elizabeth Ustach Middle School's ranking?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

Q: What schools are Elizabeth Ustach Middle School often compared to?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel J. Savage Middle School, Somerset Middle School by visitors of our site.

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend Elizabeth Ustach Middle School?

978 students attend Elizabeth Ustach Middle School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Elizabeth Ustach Middle School offer ?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

Q: What school district is Elizabeth Ustach Middle School part of?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.

2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355

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Top 30%

Tel: (209) 552-3000

ustachms.sylvan.k12.ca.us

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Elizabeth Ustach Middle School serves 978 students in grades 6-8.

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 978 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School's student population of 978 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

978 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2115 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

45%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Elizabeth Ustach Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

33%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Elizabeth Ustach Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elizabeth Ustach Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Sylvan Union Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elizabeth Ustach Middle School's ranking?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Elizabeth Ustach Middle School often compared to?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel J. Savage Middle School, Somerset Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Elizabeth Ustach Middle School?

978 students attend Elizabeth Ustach Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Elizabeth Ustach Middle School offer ?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Elizabeth Ustach Middle School part of?

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5 2/5/2021

Really nice school, very well mannered and very tidy and cleaned up. There are no old rusty things, everything is new.

- Posted by Parent - LW

2 3/25/2020

I hate it; they don't do anything if you have an issue.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Unknown

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 978 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education