Enrollment
947
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Modesto, CA
Somerset Middle
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063867006500
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Middle earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 9
- middle schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Middle ranks #8 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Sylvan Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063867006500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Middle
Somerset Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Modesto, California, enrolling 947 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 947 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 989 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #872, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 947 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 947 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Modesto's middle schools, it stands alongside Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students): Somerset Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 21.2:1).
Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students) and Daniel J. Savage Middle (906 students) alongside Somerset 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 Somerset Middle compares
Somerset 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 947 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
947
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.5%
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 947 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 52.7%
White 25.6%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset 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
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 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 (~947 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Middle
How many students attend Somerset Middle?
Somerset Middle has 947 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Middle?
59.8% of students at Somerset Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Middle?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Middle?
Somerset Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Somerset Middle rank among middle schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Middle ranks #8 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 Somerset Middle a good school?
Somerset Middle earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Somerset Middle, Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students), Daniel J. Savage Middle (906 students), and Crossroads Elementary (752 students). See the Sylvan Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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