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Elizabeth Ustach Middle School vs. Somerset Middle School

Should you attend Elizabeth Ustach Middle School or Somerset Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Somerset Middle School
1037 Floyd Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 1,023 students in grades 6-8, Elizabeth Ustach Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 957 students in grades 6-8, Somerset Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,023 students
957 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Somerset Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Somerset Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Somerset Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2584 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#5461 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Somerset Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Top 30% in CA)
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Somerset Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CA)
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Somerset Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Somerset Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
323
299
Grade 7 Students
351
344
Grade 8 Students
349
314

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Somerset Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
14%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Somerset Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
50%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Somerset Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Somerset Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Somerset Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Somerset Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Somerset Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Somerset Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Somerset Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Somerset Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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