Somerset Middle
Modesto, CA · Sylvan Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
717th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 45%▲ Improving
Somerset Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Somerset Middle 717th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2015 to 45th in 2025 — improving.
Somerset Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 913 students tested
Somerset Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 957 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.4% | 55.0% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| White | 40.8% | 24.7% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 7.7% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.0% | 7.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 3.9% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Somerset Middle
Typical home value $430K in zip 95350 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Somerset Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Roosevelt Junior HighModesto City Elementary · 1.7 mi away681st of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 7Elizabeth Ustach MiddleSylvan Union Elementary · 1.8 mi away439th of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 5La Loma Junior HighModesto City Elementary · 2.4 mi away759th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 7Daniel J. Savage MiddleSylvan Union Elementary · 2.8 mi away496th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 5Prescott Junior HighStanislaus Union Elementary · 3 mi away719th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 2Mark Twain Junior HighModesto City Elementary · 3.9 mi away1,038th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 16% - 5Norman N. Glick MiddleEmpire Union Elementary · 4.5 mi away705th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 20% - 3Cardozo MiddleRiverbank Unified · 4.9 mi away1,022nd of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Somerset Middle in?
Somerset Middle is part of the Sylvan Union Elementary district in Modesto, California.
Is Somerset Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Somerset Middle 717th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Somerset Middle?
Hispanic 55%, White 25%, Asian 8%, Two or more races 8% (957 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Somerset Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95350 is $430K 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.