Harden Middle School
Harden Middle School serves 1,279 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Harden Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Harden Middle School's student population of 1,279 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 1,279 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harden Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Harden Middle School is 0.17, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8178 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salinas Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 2,216 students
0.2 miles
55 Kip Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7500 0.2 9-12 2,216 - Salinas El Gabilan Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 736 students
0.6 miles
1256 Linwood Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5660 0.6 K-6 736 - Salinas Natividad Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 659 students
0.6 miles
1465 Modoc Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5675 0.6 K-6 659 - Salinas Mckinnon Grades: K-5 | 492 students
0.7 miles
2100 Mckinnon
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224 0.7 K-5 492 - Salinas Henry F. Kammann Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 792 students
0.9 miles
521 Rochex St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5665 0.9 K-6 792
School Reviews
| 5 i would like a copy of the year book of 1998 - Posted by Student/Alumni - seppy |
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