Harden Middle School
- Harden Middle School serves 1,225 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Harden Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Harden Middle School's student population of 1,225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 1,225 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harden Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harden Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7422 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 10% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salinas Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harden Middle School is North Salinas High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Salinas Community (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is El Gabilan Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salinas North Salinas High School Grades: 9-12 | 2071 students
0.2 miles
55 Kip Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)796-7500 0.2 9-12 2071 - Salinas El Gabilan Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 795 students
0.6 miles
1256 Linwood Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)753-5660 0.6 K-6 795 - Salinas Natividad Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 680 students
0.6 miles
1465 Modoc Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)753-5675 0.6 K-6 680 - Salinas Mckinnon Grades: K-5 | 533 students
0.7 miles
2100 Mckinnon
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)443-7224 0.7 K-5 533 - Salinas Henry F. Kammann Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 804 students
0.9 miles
521 Rochex St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831)753-5665 0.9 K-6 804
School Reviews
| 5 i would like a copy of the year book of 1998 - Posted by Student/Alumni - seppy |
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