Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus serves 764 students in grades 6-8.
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (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 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus's student population of 764 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4865 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
17%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
764 students attend Salida Middle School - Vella Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Salida Middle School - Vella Campus students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Salida Middle School - Vella Campus offer ?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Salida Middle School - Vella Campus part of?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is part of Salida Union Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School - 12:30PM Dismissal
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
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