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#3795 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Toro Park Elementary
Elementary School · Washington Union Elementary · Salinas, CA
A Washington Union Elementary elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
43 San Benancio Rd., Salinas, CA 93908
- Math 69% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toro Park Elementary score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
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 2018, reaching 65% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Toro Park Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$164,554
Median home value
$1,071,000
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spreckels ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 555 | 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.
Washington Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Toro Park Elementary is listed in Washington Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toro Park Elementary
Toro Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Salinas, CA, part of Washington Union Elementary, serving approximately 331 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,795 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toro Park Elementary
What grades does Toro Park Elementary serve?
Toro Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Toro Park Elementary?
Toro Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toro Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Toro Park Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toro Park Elementary rank in CA?
Toro Park Elementary ranks #3,795 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Toro Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Toro Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Toro Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toro Park Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Toro Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Toro Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toro Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Toro Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toro Park Elementary?
10.6% of students at Toro Park Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (831) 484-9691
- Area population (ZIP 93908)
- 12,517
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 93908; 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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