Spreckels Elementary School
Spreckels Elementary School serves 641 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Spreckels Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Spreckels Elementary School's student population of 641 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 641 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Spreckels Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Spreckels Elementary School is 0.60, 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 | #2271 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 53% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spreckels Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Spreckels Elementary School is Millennium Charter High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Buena Vista Middle School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Salinas Buena Vista Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 346 students10
1.3 miles
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936 1.3 6-8 346 - Salinas Millennium Charter High School Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 147 students10
1.9 miles
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300 1.9 9-12 147 - Salinas Monterey County Home Charter Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 287 students10
2.0 miles
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331 2 K-12 287 - Salinas Monterey County Special Education Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 260 students10
2.0 miles
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300 2 K-12 260 - Salinas Monterey Park Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 556 students10
2.2 miles
410 San Miguel Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 753-5640 2.2 K-6 556
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