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1300 Rider Avenue, Salinas, CA 93905-1263
Summary
Frank Paul Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 15th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 28.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 18.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 28.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 18.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,812/4,657 (18th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,108/4,657 (12th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 638 |
| Low-Income Students | 587 (92.0%) |
| English Learners | 373 (58.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.5 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period. Math rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math +0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 22.2% to 32.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,812 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 11.5% to 24.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,108 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 15.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Frank Paul Elementary compare within the district?
Frank Paul Elementary is No. 9 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 12 K–6 schools in Alisal Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Frank Paul Elementary rank in California?
Frank Paul Elementary ranks No. 3,812 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,108 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Frank Paul Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in both subjects among 12 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.4% meet the reading standard and 17.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Frank Paul Elementary compare with other schools in Salinas?
Frank Paul Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 22 in math proficiency among the 30 K–6 schools in Salinas with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SalinasHow does Frank Paul Elementary compare with other schools in Monterey County?
Frank Paul Elementary is No. 27 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 47 K–6 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Paul ElementaryThis school | 18.1% | 28.2% |
| Alisal Community | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| Bardin Elementary | 17.9% | 27.2% |
