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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

El Sausal Middle

Salinas Union High · Monterey County · 1155 East Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93905-2715

(831) 796-7200

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5/10
#772
Rank 772 out of 1,315
Top 59%
English Language Arts4/10 · #798 · 39th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #743 · 44th percentile
Science5/10 · #777 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

El Sausal Middle serves seventh and eighth graders in Salinas, a city with deep agricultural roots and a tight-knit Latino community in the heart of the Monterey Bay region. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, and it's a solid option for families in the area as kids transition into the high school years. Salinas itself has a lot of character — think farmworker heritage, John Steinbeck history, and a community that takes pride in its working-class identity — making it a meaningful place to grow up and find your footing.

Student Demographics

1,030 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,015 (99%)
Other
16 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners620 (60%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged955 (93%)
Students with Disabilities113 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,067
Enrollment
48
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.2
Administrators (FTE)
22.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #685 · 50th percentile

91 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found