Buena Vista Middle School
Tel:
(831) 455-8936
Buena Vista Middle School serves 346 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Buena Vista Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Buena Vista Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Buena Vista Middle School's student population of 346 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 346 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Buena Vista Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Buena Vista Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2286 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spreckels Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Buena Vista Middle School is Millennium Charter High School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Monterey County Home Charter (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spreckels Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- Spreckels Spreckels Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 641 students
1.3 miles
Fourth St. And Hatton Ave.
Spreckels, CA 93962
(831) 455-1831 1.3 K-5 641 - Salinas Toro Park Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 386 students
2.6 miles
22500 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691 2.6 K-3 386 - Salinas Millennium Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 147 students
3.3 miles
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300 3.3 9-12 147 - Salinas Monterey County Home Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 287 students
3.3 miles
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331 3.3 K-12 287 - Salinas Monterey County Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 260 students
3.3 miles
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300 3.3 K-12 260
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