La Joya Elementary vs Wellington M. Smith Jr.
La Joya Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 5.9/10. La Joya Elementary is significantly larger with 519 students, about 15.3× the size of Wellington M. Smith Jr. (34). In math proficiency, Wellington M. Smith Jr. leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
La Joya Elementary
Salinas, CA
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
519 students
Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Salinas, CA
5.9/10
School4th – 12th
34 students
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| Metric | La Joya Elementary | Wellington M. Smith Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Growth Score | 8.4 | 5.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.3% | 91.2% |
| Environment Score | 5.7 | 10.0 |
| State Rank | #3,950 of 9,557 | #6,028 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 59th | 37th |
Test Scores
| Subject | La Joya Elementary | Wellington M. Smith Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 10.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | La Joya Elementary | Wellington M. Smith Jr. |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | 4th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 519 | 34 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.3% | 91.2% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 60–79% |
| District | Santa Rita Union Elementary | Monterey County Office of Education |
| City | Salinas | Salinas |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Salinas (93906) | Salinas (93906) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,044 | $96,044 |
| Median Home Value | $595,200 | $595,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,127 | $2,127 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | 10.4% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 28 min |