Harden Middle School

1561 Mckinnon St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,096 students in grades 7-8, Harden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harden Middle School's student population of 1,096 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,096 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Harden Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7365 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harden Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harden 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 2021-22 school year data.
31%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harden 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 2021-22 school year data.
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harden Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harden Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harden Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
91%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harden Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harden Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harden Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Harden Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harden Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harden Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Harden Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harden Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harden Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harden Middle School's ranking?
Harden Middle School is ranked #7365 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Harden Middle School often compared to?
Harden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Middle School, La Paz Middle School, John Gutierrez Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Harden Middle School?
1,096 students attend Harden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Harden Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harden Middle School?
Harden Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Harden Middle School offer ?
Harden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Harden Middle School part of?
Harden Middle School is part of Salinas Union High School District.

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5   7/27/2013
i would like a copy of the year book of 1998
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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