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2701 Kodiak Drive, Modesto, CA 95355-9256
Summary
Elizabeth Ustach Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 69th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 46.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 428/1,204 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 315/1,204 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,016 |
| Low-Income Students | 618 (60.8%) |
| English Learners | 119 (11.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.4 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.1% to 54.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.0% to 50.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Elizabeth Ustach Middle compare within the district?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Sylvan Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Elizabeth Ustach Middle rank in California?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle ranks No. 428 of 1,204 in reading and No. 315 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Elizabeth Ustach Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.8% meet the reading standard and 37.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Elizabeth Ustach Middle compare with other schools in Modesto?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoHow does Elizabeth Ustach Middle compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 6–8 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach MiddleThis school | 46.3% | 52.8% |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | 39.6% | 52.0% |
| Somerset Middle | 19.8% | 31.3% |
