Enrollment
906
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daniel J. Savage Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daniel J. Savage Middle
Daniel J. Savage Middle is a large middle school in Modesto, California, enrolling 906 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 906 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 971 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #900, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 906 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 358 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 906 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Modesto's middle schools, it stands alongside Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students): Daniel J. Savage Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 21.2:1).
Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students) and Somerset Middle (947 students) alongside Daniel J. Savage Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daniel J. Savage Middle compares
Daniel J. Savage Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,126
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sylvan Union Elementary, which includes Daniel J. Savage Middle.
$14,126
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 63.6%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~906 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Daniel J. Savage Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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