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#6654 of 9,539 schools in CA
John Gutierrez Middle
Middle School · Santa Rita Union Elementary · Salinas, CA
A Santa Rita Union Elementary middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1031 Rogge Rd., Salinas, CA 93906
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Gutierrez Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Gutierrez Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salinas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,044
Median home value
$595,200
Median rent
$2,127/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilan View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Harden MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,127 | Compare → |
| Wellington M. Smith Jr.Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| La Paz MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 7–8 | 3.3 mi | 1,160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Rita Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Gutierrez Middle is listed in Santa Rita Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Gutierrez Middle
John Gutierrez Middle is a public middle school in Salinas, CA, part of Santa Rita Union Elementary, serving approximately 605 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,654 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Gutierrez Middle
What grades does John Gutierrez Middle serve?
John Gutierrez Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Gutierrez Middle?
John Gutierrez Middle has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Gutierrez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Gutierrez Middle is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Gutierrez Middle rank in CA?
John Gutierrez Middle ranks #6,654 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John Gutierrez Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Gutierrez Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John Gutierrez Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Gutierrez Middle has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is John Gutierrez Middle a charter school?
No, John Gutierrez Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Gutierrez Middle a Title I school?
No, John Gutierrez Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Gutierrez Middle?
61.7% of students at John Gutierrez Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (831) 443-3300
- Area population (ZIP 93906)
- 64,592
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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