Salida Elementary
4519 Finney Road, Salida, CA 95368-9333
Summary
Salida Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 60th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 47.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,985/4,657 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,700/4,657 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 273 |
| Low-Income Students | 253 (92.7%) |
| English Learners | 127 (46.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 17.2 points from last year and rose 24.9 points over the full period. Math rose 17.6 points from last year and rose 20.5 points over the full period.
•Math +20.5 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 39.6% to 57.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
33.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 45.1% 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 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.7% to 52.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.5-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.9% 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 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Salida Elementary compare within the district?
Salida Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Salida Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Salida Elementary rank in California?
Salida Elementary ranks No. 1,985 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,700 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 Salida Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.7% meet the reading standard and 44.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Salida Elementary compare with other schools in Salida?
Salida Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Salida with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SalidaHow does Salida Elementary compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Salida Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 24 K–5 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Salida ElementaryThis school | 47.2% | 48.2% |
| Dena Boer | 46.3% | 54.4% |
| Sisk Elementary | 43.1% | 49.3% |
