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Alisal Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,851 students in Alisal Union School District.
Public Schools in Alisal Union School District have a diversity score of 0.09, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
7,851 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
51%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
98 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,470 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
56%
# Black Students
24 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
82 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,133
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,056
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,120
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,092
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,101
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,176
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,173
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,068 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,692
$19,806
Spending / Student
$19,068
$18,241
Best Alisal Union School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John E. Steinbeck Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1714 Burlington Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Alisal Community
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1437 Del Monte Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Grades: K-6
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Towt St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Grades: K-6
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Oscar F. Loya Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Cougar Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Kittery St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Grades: K-6
| 771 students
Rank: #77.
Monte Bella Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tuscany Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Grades: K-6
| 835 students
Rank: #88.
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
680 Las Casitas Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Grades: K-6
| 579 students
Rank: #99.
Frank Paul Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rider Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Grades: K-6
| 658 students
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #1111.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 E. Market St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Grades: K-6
| 783 students
Rank: #1212.
Bardin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 Bardin Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Grades: K-6
| 626 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alisal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1437 Del Monte Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alisal Union School District?
Alisal Union School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,851 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Alisal Union School District?
95% of Alisal Union School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alisal Union School District?
Alisal Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alisal Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,068 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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