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1155 East Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93905-2715
Summary
El Sausal Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 37th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 36.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 25.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 36.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 810/1,204 (33rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 715/1,204 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,067 |
| Low-Income Students | 978 (91.7%) |
| English Learners | 304 (28.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period.
•Math +5.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.3% to 37.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 810 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point reading income gap is about the same as the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.1% to 31.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 715 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 38.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does El Sausal Middle compare within the district?
El Sausal Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Salinas Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Sausal Middle rank in California?
El Sausal Middle ranks No. 810 of 1,204 in reading and No. 715 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at El Sausal Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.8% meet the reading standard and 24.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does El Sausal Middle compare with other schools in Salinas?
El Sausal Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Salinas with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SalinasHow does El Sausal Middle compare with other schools in Monterey County?
El Sausal Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 9 7–8 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| El Sausal MiddleThis school | 25.7% | 36.6% |
| Harden Middle | 17.3% | 29.7% |
| La Paz Middle | 17.1% | 32.2% |
