Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
5041 Toomes Road, Salida, CA 95368-9447
Summary
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 28.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 656/1,204 (46th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 651/1,204 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 673 |
| Low-Income Students | 542 (80.5%) |
| English Learners | 178 (26.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period. Math rose 0.6 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.4% to 44.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 656 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
14.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.5% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 39% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.0% to 32.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 651 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 29.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Salida Middle School - Vella Campus rank in California?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus ranks No. 656 of 1,204 in reading and No. 651 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Salida Middle School - Vella Campus compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is No. 8 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 13 6–8 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
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