El Sausal Middle School

1155 E. Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93905

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.salinasuhsd.org

El Sausal Middle School serves 1,079 students in grades 7-8.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,079 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 26%
Reading Proficiency
: 33%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

El Sausal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

El Sausal Middle School's student population of 1,079 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

1,079 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of El Sausal Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of El Sausal Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of El Sausal Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

26%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Sausal Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

33%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Sausal Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in El Sausal Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

Hispanic

99%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in El Sausal Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.02

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of El Sausal Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

83%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in El Sausal Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Salinas Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Sausal Middle School's ranking?

El Sausal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend El Sausal Middle School?

1,079 students attend El Sausal Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of El Sausal Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of El Sausal Middle School?

El Sausal Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does El Sausal Middle School offer ?

El Sausal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is El Sausal Middle School part of?

El Sausal Middle School is part of Salinas Union High School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School / Minimum Day

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,079 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 26%
Reading Proficiency
: 33%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education