Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School serves 1,168 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Middle School's student population of 1,168 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,168 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Middle School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
90%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
6%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
1,168 students attend Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Washington Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Washington Middle School offer ?
Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Washington Middle School part of?
Washington Middle School is part of Salinas Union High School District.
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