Top Rankings
Spreckels Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 850 students in Spreckels Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Spreckels Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
850 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spreckels Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #528 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#505 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1993–2009. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2002–2014. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,898 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,861 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,898
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,861
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Spreckels Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Spreckels Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Fourth St. And Hatton Ave.
Spreckels, CA 93962
(831) 455-1831
Spreckels, CA 93962
(831) 455-1831
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spreckels Union Elementary School District?
Spreckels Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 850 students.
What is the rank of Spreckels Union Elementary School District?
Spreckels Union Elementary School District is ranked #528 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spreckels Union Elementary School District?
47% of Spreckels Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spreckels Union Elementary School District?
Spreckels Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Spreckels Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,861 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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