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#4613 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Wellington M. Smith Jr.
School · Monterey County Office of Education
PO Box 80851, Salinas, CA 93906
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
34
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
4th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,613 of 9,539
In Salinas
#22 of 60
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
Monterey County Office of Education
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Wellington M. Smith Jr. is a public school in Salinas, CA, part of Monterey County Office of Education. Wellington M.
Smith Jr. serves approximately 34 students, and covers grades 4th-12th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Wellington M. Smith Jr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,613 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Wellington M. Smith Jr. show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 5.4
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 34 students, Wellington M. Smith Jr. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Wellington M. Smith Jr. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Wellington M. Smith Jr. — Students at Wellington M. Smith Jr. score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Wellington M. Smith Jr. Compares
See how Wellington M. Smith Jr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 80851, Salinas, CA 93906
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wellington M. Smith Jr. may also want to explore other schools in the area. Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is North Salinas High (rated 6.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Salinas, see our Salinas schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Natividad Elementary Salinas | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Salinas Community Salinas | 0.4 mi | 4.2 |
| El Gabilan Elementary Salinas | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Madonna del Sasso School Salinas | 0.7 mi | — |
| ANTHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Salinas | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Anthem Christian School Salinas | 0.8 mi | — |
| Loma Vista Elementary Salinas | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| North Salinas High Salinas | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| New Republic Elementary Salinas | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Harden Middle Salinas | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| John E. Steinbeck Elementary Salinas | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Carr Lake Community Day Salinas | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| El Puente Salinas | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Salinas | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Mount Toro High Salinas | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Salinas | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Everett Alvarez High Salinas | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| McKinnon Salinas | 1.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Salinas | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Creekside Elementary Salinas | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93906 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$96,044
Median Home Value
$595,200
Median Rent
$2,127/mo
Population
64,592
College Educated
17.2%
Homeownership
54.4%
Avg Commute
28.4 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
33.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wellington M. Smith Jr.
What grades does Wellington M. Smith Jr. serve?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington M. Smith Jr. is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wellington M. Smith Jr. rank in CA?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. ranks #4,613 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wellington M. Smith Jr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Wellington M. Smith Jr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellington M. Smith Jr. has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
Is Wellington M. Smith Jr. a charter school?
No, Wellington M. Smith Jr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellington M. Smith Jr. a Title I school?
No, Wellington M. Smith Jr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellington M. Smith Jr.?
91.2% of students at Wellington M. Smith Jr. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monterey County
- Phone
- (831) 755-3979
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
Resources & Links
District
Monterey County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 719
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $133,959
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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