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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

John Gutierrez Middle

Santa Rita Union Elementary · Monterey County · 1031 Rogge Road, Salinas, CA 93906-1305

(831) 443-3300 · www.santaritaschools.org

3/10
#970
Rank 970 out of 1,315
Top 74%
English Language Arts3/10 · #959 · 27th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #959 · 27th percentile
Science3/10 · #959 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gutierrez Middle serves the north Salinas community, a working-class area where many families are deeply rooted in the region's agricultural heritage. The school faces real academic challenges — scores in English, math, and science all hover around the 27th percentile — but for families in the Santa Rita Union district, it's the neighborhood school where kids grow up together and staff tend to know students by name. Salinas itself has a gritty, genuine character, and families who value community connection over test rankings will find a school that's part of the fabric of everyday life here.

Student Demographics

531 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
476 (90%)
White
32 (6%)
Other
23 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners201 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged431 (81%)
Students with Disabilities61 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

568
Enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17
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 Programs2/10 · #1181 · 14th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found