Buena Vista Middle
Salinas, CA · Spreckels Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
372nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 71%· Stable
Buena Vista Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista Middle 372nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2015 to 71th in 2025.
Buena Vista Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 309 students tested
Buena Vista Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 333 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.8% | 51.7% | ▲ 20.9 pts | |
| White | 55.8% | 36.6% | ▼ 19.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 6.0% | 4.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Buena Vista Middle
Typical home value $1.17M in zip 93908 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Buena Vista Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Washington MiddleSalinas Union High · 4.3 mi away720th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 9San Benancio MiddleWashington Union Elementary · 4.4 mi away231st of 1,294
ELA 67% · Math 54% - 4El Sausal MiddleSalinas Union High · 4.7 mi away822nd of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 3La Paz MiddleSalinas Union High · 6.3 mi away996th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 17% - 2Harden MiddleSalinas Union High · 7 mi away1,043rd of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 16% - 3John Gutierrez MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 8.7 mi away961st of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 18% - 3Gavilan View MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 8.7 mi away986th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 16% - 4Los Arboles MiddleMonterey Peninsula Unified · 9.8 mi away821st of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Buena Vista Middle in?
Buena Vista Middle is part of the Spreckels Union Elementary district in Salinas, California.
Is Buena Vista Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buena Vista Middle 372nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Buena Vista Middle?
Hispanic 52%, White 37%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 5% (333 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buena Vista Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93908 is $1.17M 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.