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5.6 avg / 10

Salinas City Elementary School District

School District · Salinas, California

Students: 8,206
Teachers (FTE): 365

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

15

15 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,429

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#534 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,429

+$2,782 vs California median

District size

8,206 students

Much larger than California median

About Salinas City Elementary

Salinas City Elementary is a Salinas, California school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 8,206 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. The district invests $20,429 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Salinas City Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is University Park Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Salinas City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 23.6% and ELA proficiency of 27.0%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools .

District Map

Schools in Salinas City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 23.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 27.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Salinas City Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Salinas
Total Enrollment
8,206
Teachers (FTE)
365
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salinas City Elementary?

Salinas City Elementary has 15 schools in total — 15 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Salinas City Elementary?

The average composite rating for Salinas City Elementary is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Salinas City Elementary?

Salinas City Elementary spends $20,429 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Salinas City Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Salinas City Elementary is 22.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Salinas City Elementary?

University Park Elementary is the highest-rated school in Salinas City Elementary with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Salinas City Elementary?

Across schools in Salinas City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Salinas City Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Salinas City Elementary has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 15 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
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
23.6%
ELA Proficiency
27.0%

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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