El Sausal Middle
Salinas, CA · Salinas Union High · Grades 7-8
822nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 36%▲ Improving
El Sausal Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks El Sausal Middle 822nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2015 to 37th in 2025 — improving.
El Sausal Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,034 students tested
El Sausal Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,051 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.0% | 99.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near El Sausal Middle
Typical home value $668K in zip 93905 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near El Sausal Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3La Paz MiddleSalinas Union High · 1.6 mi away996th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 17% - 5Washington MiddleSalinas Union High · 2.2 mi away720th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 2Harden MiddleSalinas Union High · 2.7 mi away1,043rd of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 16% - 3John Gutierrez MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 4.2 mi away961st of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 18% - 3Gavilan View MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 4.4 mi away986th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 16% - 8Buena Vista MiddleSpreckels Union Elementary · 4.7 mi away372nd of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 43% - 9San Benancio MiddleWashington Union Elementary · 8.4 mi away231st of 1,294
ELA 67% · Math 54% - 4Los Arboles MiddleMonterey Peninsula Unified · 9.7 mi away821st of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is El Sausal Middle in?
El Sausal Middle is part of the Salinas Union High district in Salinas, California.
Is El Sausal Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks El Sausal Middle 822nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of El Sausal Middle?
Hispanic 99% (1,051 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near El Sausal Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93905 is $668K 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.