John Gutierrez Middle
1031 Rogge Road, Salinas, CA 93906-1305
Summary
John Gutierrez Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 21st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 33.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 16.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 33.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 897/1,204 (26th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,000/1,204 (17th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 568 |
| Low-Income Students | 458 (80.6%) |
| English Learners | 152 (26.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.2 points from last year and rose 3.8 points over the full period. Math fell 1.7 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math +2.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 30.7% to 40.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 897 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 40% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 10.0% to 20.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,000 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 John Gutierrez Middle compare within the district?
John Gutierrez Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Santa Rita Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Gutierrez Middle rank in California?
John Gutierrez Middle ranks No. 897 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,000 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 John Gutierrez Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 28.5% meet the reading standard and 12.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Gutierrez Middle compare with other schools in Salinas?
John Gutierrez Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Salinas with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SalinasHow does John Gutierrez Middle compare with other schools in Monterey County?
John Gutierrez Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John Gutierrez MiddleThis school | 16.0% | 33.7% |
| Gavilan View Middle | 20.7% | 29.5% |
| Buena Vista Middle | 37.5% | 48.7% |
