Daniel J. Savage Middle
Modesto, CA · Sylvan Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
496th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 62%▼ Declining
Daniel J. Savage Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Daniel J. Savage Middle 496th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2015 to 62th in 2025 — declining.
Daniel J. Savage Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 887 students tested
Daniel J. Savage Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 901 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.4% | 46.4% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| White | 43.4% | 33.1% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 8.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 7.5% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 3.2% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Daniel J. Savage Middle
Typical home value $492K in zip 95355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Daniel J. Savage Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Elizabeth Ustach MiddleSylvan Union Elementary · 1.2 mi away439th of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 5Norman N. Glick MiddleEmpire Union Elementary · 2.2 mi away705th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 20% - 5La Loma Junior HighModesto City Elementary · 2.8 mi away759th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 5Somerset MiddleSylvan Union Elementary · 2.8 mi away717th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 5Roosevelt Junior HighModesto City Elementary · 4.1 mi away681st of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 3Cardozo MiddleRiverbank Unified · 4.5 mi away1,022nd of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 13% - 4Mae Hensley Junior HighCeres Unified · 4.8 mi away894th of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 18% - 4Cesar Chavez Junior HighCeres Unified · 5.5 mi away828th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Daniel J. Savage Middle in?
Daniel J. Savage Middle is part of the Sylvan Union Elementary district in Modesto, California.
Is Daniel J. Savage Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Daniel J. Savage Middle 496th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Daniel J. Savage Middle?
Hispanic 46%, White 33%, Asian 8%, Two or more races 8% (901 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Daniel J. Savage Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95355 is $492K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.