Sylvan Union Elementary School District

605 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350-1517
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sylvan Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,970 students in Sylvan Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sylvan Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
7,970 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
373 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Sylvan Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #762 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#780 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sylvan Union Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sylvan Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvan Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
26 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
807 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,919 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
55%
# Black Students
247 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,186 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
28%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
88 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
690 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
973
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
758
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
856
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
824
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
834
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
879
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
939
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
937
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
970
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,783 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sylvan Union Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$110 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sylvan Union Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,323
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sylvan Union Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,783
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sylvan Union Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sylvan Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Standiford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 Saxon Way
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Grades: K-5
| 735 students
Rank: #66.
Stockard Coffee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 N.view Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 863 students
Rank: #88.
Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
819 Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5200
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #99.
Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #1010.
Sylvan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2908 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodrow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Woodrow Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5700
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Somerset Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1037 Floyd Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #1313.
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2024 Vera Cruz Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5100
Grades: K-5
| 418 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
Sylvan Union Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,970 students.
What is the rank of Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
Sylvan Union Elementary School District is ranked #762 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
49% of Sylvan Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
Sylvan Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sylvan Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,783 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 7,970 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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