Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary serves the west part of Salinas, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically enjoy a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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School Overview
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#4932 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School is ranked #4932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John E. Steinbeck Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School?
526 students attend Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School offer ?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School part of?
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School is part of Alisal Union School District.
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