- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Somerset Middle held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 063867006500 · Modesto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
947 enr · 20.1:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students)
Somerset Middle held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Somerset Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth Usta
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
1,016 students
- This school
Somerset Middle
947 students
- Daniel J. Sava
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 Somerset Middle reports 947 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Middle compares
Somerset 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Sylvan Union Elementary reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~947 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.