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5.1 avg / 10

Alisal Union School District

School District · Salinas, California

Students: 7,339
Teachers (FTE): 308

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

13

13 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,675

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.8:1

How this district compares

California rank

#629 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,675

+$28 vs California median

District size

7,339 students

Much larger than California median

About Alisal Union

Alisal Union is a Salinas, California school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,339 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1. The district invests $17,675 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Alisal Union demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Monte Bella Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Alisal Union students show an average math proficiency of 21.4% and ELA proficiency of 29.8%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools .

District Map

Schools in Alisal Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 21.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.8%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Alisal Union with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Salinas
Total Enrollment
7,339
Teachers (FTE)
308
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alisal Union?

Alisal Union has 13 schools in total — 13 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Alisal Union?

The average composite rating for Alisal Union is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Alisal Union?

Alisal Union spends $17,675 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Alisal Union?

The average student-teacher ratio in Alisal Union is 23.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Alisal Union?

Monte Bella Elementary is the highest-rated school in Alisal Union with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Alisal Union?

Across schools in Alisal Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Alisal Union compare to other districts in California?

Alisal Union has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
21.4%
ELA Proficiency
29.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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