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La Paz Middle

Salinas Union High · Monterey County · 1300 North Sanborn Road, Salinas, CA 93905-4127

(831) 796-7900 · www.salinas.k12.ca.us/sites/do/info-hms.htm

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3/10
#997
Rank 997 out of 1,315
Top 76%
English Language Arts3/10 · #962 · 27th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #968 · 26th percentile
Science2/10 · #1066 · 20th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Paz Middle serves the working-class neighborhoods of east Salinas, a city better known for its agricultural roots and Central Valley charm than its school rankings. Families here are often deeply community-oriented, and La Paz reflects that close-knit character even as it navigates the academic challenges common to many schools in this part of Monterey County. For families looking to get involved and make a difference — whether through parent engagement, after-school programs, or local advocacy — this is a school where that kind of effort can genuinely move the needle.

Student Demographics

1,027 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,021 (99%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners681 (66%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged975 (95%)
Students with Disabilities117 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,099
Enrollment
55
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
15.6
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 Programs4/10 · #851 · 38th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found