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#4381 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Middle School · Salida Union Elementary · Salida, CA
A Salida Union Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
5041 Toomes Rd., Salida, CA 95368
- Math 27% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salida Middle School - Vella Campus score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salida Middle School - Vella Campus 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low230/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,990
Median home value
$448,700
Median rent
$2,004/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Brethren Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista Kirk Baucher SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | 1–8 | 2.6 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Ripon Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 801 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Salida Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is listed in Salida Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is a public middle school in Salida, CA, part of Salida Union Elementary, serving approximately 687 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,381 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
What grades does Salida Middle School - Vella Campus serve?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salida Middle School - Vella Campus rank in CA?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus ranks #4,381 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Salida Middle School - Vella Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salida Middle School - Vella Campus has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Salida Middle School - Vella Campus a charter school?
No, Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salida Middle School - Vella Campus a Title I school?
No, Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
75.4% of students at Salida Middle School - Vella Campus 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
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (209) 545-1633
- Area population (ZIP 95368)
- 14,457
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 95368; 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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