Salinas Community
615 Leslie Drive, Salinas, CA 93906-2504
Summary
Salinas Community is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 21st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 8.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
11.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 8.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,432/1,596 (10th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,091/1,596 (32nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 101 |
| Low-Income Students | 89 (88.1%) |
| English Learners | 14 (13.9%) |
Quick links
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.3 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period. Math rose 4.7 points from last year and rose 8.4 points over the full period.
•Math +8.4 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
10.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,432 of 1,596 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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2024.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
12.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,091 of 1,596 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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2024.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 Salinas Community compare within the district?
Salinas Community is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Monterey County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Salinas Community rank in California?
Salinas Community ranks No. 1,432 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,091 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Salinas Community compare with other schools in Salinas?
Salinas Community is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in Salinas with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SalinasWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas CommunityThis school | 11.4% | 8.5% |
| Wellington M. Smith, Jr. | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Alisal High | 21.2% | 55.0% |
