Very Good
#3160 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
La Paz Middle
Middle School · Salinas Union High · Salinas, CA
A Salinas Union High middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 North Sanborn Rd., Salinas, CA 93905
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Paz Middle score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Paz 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$75,716
Median home value
$570,000
Median rent
$1,799/mo
College educated
6.6%
Homeownership
41.7%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93905; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Sausal MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,051 | Compare → |
| Wellington M. Smith Jr.Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Harden MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 1,127 | Compare → |
| Monterey County Home CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 254 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Salinas Union High
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Paz Middle is listed in Salinas Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Paz Middle
La Paz Middle is a public middle school in Salinas, CA, part of Salinas Union High, serving approximately 1,160 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,160 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Paz Middle
What grades does La Paz Middle serve?
La Paz Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend La Paz Middle?
La Paz Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Paz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Paz Middle is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Paz Middle rank in CA?
La Paz Middle ranks #3,160 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Paz Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
La Paz Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 La Paz Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Paz Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Paz Middle a charter school?
No, La Paz Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Paz Middle a Title I school?
No, La Paz Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Paz Middle?
97.5% of students at La Paz 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (831) 796-7900
- Area population (ZIP 93905)
- 64,596
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
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 93905; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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