- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Modesto, CA
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Federal NCES profile for Daniel J. Savage Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063867011498
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel J. Savage Middle earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 9
- middle schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel J. Savage Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel J. Savage Middle ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Sylvan Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063867011498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Daniel J. Savage Middle held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 063867011498 · Modesto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 22.6:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students)
Daniel J. Savage Middle held near 901 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Daniel J. Savage Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth Usta
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
1,016 students
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle
947 students
- This school
Daniel J. Savage Middle
906 students
- Crossroads Ele
Crossroads Elementary
752 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
713 students
- Orchard Elemen
Orchard Elementary
579 students
What this shows Daniel J. Savage Middle reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel J. Savage Middle compares
Daniel J. Savage Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 906 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 245 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 29.0%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Daniel J. Savage Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sylvan Union Elementary reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel J. Savage Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel J. Savage Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Modesto
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Somerset Middle
Standard public school
947 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Junior High
Standard public school
818 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Junior High
Standard public school
746 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
La Loma Junior High
Standard public school
705 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Junior High
Standard public school
658 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~906 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel J. Savage Middle
How many students attend Daniel J. Savage Middle?
Daniel J. Savage Middle has 906 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel J. Savage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel J. Savage Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel J. Savage Middle?
37.0% of students at Daniel J. Savage Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel J. Savage Middle?
The largest demographic group at Daniel J. Savage Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel J. Savage Middle?
Daniel J. Savage Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel J. Savage Middle rank among middle schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel J. Savage Middle ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylvan Union Elementary?
Besides Daniel J. Savage Middle, Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students), Somerset Middle (947 students), and Crossroads Elementary (752 students). See the Sylvan Union Elementary district page for the complete list.