Buena Vista Middle
Salinas, CA · Spreckels Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
372nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 71%· Stable
18250 Tara Dr., Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936NCES ID 063771007565Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 309 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 333 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1998, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.8% | 51.7% | ▲ 17.9 pts | |
| White | 53.0% | 36.6% | ▼ 16.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 6.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.1% | 4.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1998. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.17M in zip 93908 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Buena Vista Middle
- #720Washington MiddleSalinas Union High · 4.3 mi away720th of 1,294
ELA 42% ▼15 · Math 25% ▼18Compare - #231San Benancio MiddleWashington Union Elementary · 4.4 mi away231st of 1,294
ELA 67% ▲10 · Math 54% ▲11Compare - #822El Sausal MiddleSalinas Union High · 4.7 mi away822nd of 1,294
ELA 37% ▼20 · Math 23% ▼20Compare - #996La Paz MiddleSalinas Union High · 6.3 mi away996th of 1,294
ELA 32% ▼25 · Math 17% ▼26Compare - #1043Harden MiddleSalinas Union High · 7 mi away1,043rd of 1,294
ELA 31% ▼26 · Math 16% ▼27Compare - #961John Gutierrez MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 8.7 mi away961st of 1,294
ELA 34% ▼23 · Math 18% ▼25Compare - #986Gavilan View MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 8.7 mi away986th of 1,294
ELA 34% ▼23 · Math 16% ▼27Compare - #821Los Arboles MiddleMonterey Peninsula Unified · 9.8 mi away821st of 1,294
ELA 37% ▼20 · Math 23% ▼20Compare
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.