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560 Iverson Street, Salinas, CA 93901-2534
Summary
Washington Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 38.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 24.0% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 38.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 741/1,204 (38th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 754/1,204 (37th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,082 |
| Low-Income Students | 884 (81.7%) |
| English Learners | 237 (21.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.9 points from last year and fell 5.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.9% to 39.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 741 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 39% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 22% to 27%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.6% to 27.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 754 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed as non-low-income results fell, while low-income results were unchanged.
English Learners vs English Native
3.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 26.7% 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 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Washington Middle compare within the district?
Washington Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Salinas Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Washington Middle rank in California?
Washington Middle ranks No. 741 of 1,204 in reading and No. 754 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 Washington Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.0% meet the reading standard and 21.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Washington Middle compare with other schools in Salinas?
Washington Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Salinas with 2026 results.
Explore schools in SalinasHow does Washington Middle compare with other schools in Monterey County?
Washington Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 9 7–8 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Washington MiddleThis school | 24.0% | 38.7% |
| El Sausal Middle | 25.7% | 36.6% |
| Harden Middle | 17.3% | 29.7% |
