Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida, CA · Salida Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
678th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 48%▼ Declining
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus ranking
SchoolRow ranks Salida Middle School - Vella Campus 678th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2015 to 48th in 2025 — declining.
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 655 students tested
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 687 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.7% | 69.4% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| White | 26.5% | 16.9% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Asian | 5.2% | 6.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Typical home value $491K in zip 95368 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Prescott Junior HighStanislaus Union Elementary · 3.9 mi away719th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 5Roosevelt Junior HighModesto City Elementary · 6 mi away681st of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 5Somerset MiddleSylvan Union Elementary · 6.7 mi away717th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 2Mark Twain Junior HighModesto City Elementary · 6.8 mi away1,038th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 16% - 4El Portal MiddleEscalon Unified · 7.7 mi away826th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 26% - 7Elizabeth Ustach MiddleSylvan Union Elementary · 8.4 mi away439th of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 5La Loma Junior HighModesto City Elementary · 8.4 mi away759th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 3Evelyn Hanshaw MiddleModesto City Elementary · 8.9 mi away993rd of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Salida Middle School - Vella Campus in?
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus is part of the Salida Union Elementary district in Salida, California.
Is Salida Middle School - Vella Campus a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Salida Middle School - Vella Campus 678th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Salida Middle School - Vella Campus?
Hispanic 69%, White 17%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 4% (687 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Salida Middle School - Vella Campus cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95368 is $491K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.