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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Somerset Middle

Sylvan Union Elementary · Stanislaus County · 1037 Floyd Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350-2426

(209) 574-5300

5/10
#702
Rank 702 out of 1,315
Top 53%
English Language Arts5/10 · #745 · 43rd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #678 · 49th percentile
Science5/10 · #693 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Somerset Middle sits in the heart of Modesto's west side, serving a community that values close-knit neighborhood schools where kids grow up knowing their teachers and classmates well. Families here tend to be rooted in the area, and Sylvan Union's reputation for attentive, community-focused schooling gives parents a reason to feel confident about their middle schooler's experience. Modesto itself is a Central Valley city with a strong sense of local pride, affordable living, and easy access to both the Bay Area and the Sierra Nevada foothills — making it a practical and grounded place to raise a family.

Student Demographics

863 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
457 (53%)
White
227 (26%)
Asian
65 (8%)
Multiple Races
45 (5%)
African American
27 (3%)
Other
42 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners255 (30%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged672 (78%)
Students with Disabilities115 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

947
Enrollment
45.3
Teachers (FTE)
20.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.9
Administrators (FTE)
22
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #452 · 67th percentile

154 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found