Harden Middle
Salinas, CA · Salinas Union High · Grades 7-8
1,043rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
Harden Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Harden Middle 1,043rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2015 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Harden Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,034 students tested
Harden Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,127 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.3% | 92.4% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 3.2% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 6.3% | 2.1% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Harden Middle
Typical home value $711K in zip 93906 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Harden Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Gavilan View MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 1.7 mi away986th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 16% - 3John Gutierrez MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 1.8 mi away961st of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 18% - 3La Paz MiddleSalinas Union High · 2.5 mi away996th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 17% - 4El Sausal MiddleSalinas Union High · 2.7 mi away822nd of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 5Washington MiddleSalinas Union High · 2.9 mi away720th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 8Buena Vista MiddleSpreckels Union Elementary · 7 mi away372nd of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 43% - 1North Monterey County MiddleNorth Monterey County Unified · 7.6 mi away1,209th of 1,294
ELA 24% · Math 8% - 4Los Arboles MiddleMonterey Peninsula Unified · 8.7 mi away821st of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Harden Middle in?
Harden Middle is part of the Salinas Union High district in Salinas, California.
Is Harden Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harden Middle 1,043rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Harden Middle?
Hispanic 92%, Asian 3%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (1,127 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harden Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93906 is $711K 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.