Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 93905

This analysis covers two public middle schools (grades 7-8) in the 93905 zip code of Salinas, California, both part of the Salinas Union High school district, which ranks below the state average.

While both La Paz Middle and El Sausal Middle serve very similar student populations, El Sausal consistently performs better academically. It has higher proficiency rates in English, math, and science, a better statewide ranking, and a lower rate of chronic absenteeism. La Paz has a slightly lower student-to-teacher ratio but has seen a small decline in its ranking over recent years while El Sausal has improved.

Key takeaways for parents include that both schools have student attendance rates that are stronger than the district and state averages, which is a positive sign. However, math proficiency is a significant challenge at both schools, with scores well below the California average. The performance gap between the two schools, despite their similar demographics, suggests differences in school programs or environment that parents may wish to investigate further.