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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 · Salinas, CA
A Monterey County Office of Education school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 80851, Salinas, CA 93906
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wellington M. Smith Jr. score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 10-year record (2010–2019) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2010-2019) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2010-2019)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wellington M. Smith Jr. 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey County Home CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Monterey County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monterey County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $133,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Wellington M. Smith Jr. is listed in Monterey County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Wellington M. Smith Jr. is a public school in Salinas, CA, part of Monterey County Office of Education, serving approximately 34 students in grades 4th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,613 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2019).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monterey County
- Phone
- (831) 755-3979
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2010-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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