Washington Middle
Salinas, CA · Salinas Union High · Grades 7-8
720th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 44%· Stable
Washington Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle 720th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2015 to 44th in 2025.
Washington Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,042 students tested
Washington Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,068 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.1% | 91.1% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| White | 12.0% | 4.1% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Washington Middle
Typical home value $774K in zip 93901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Washington Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4El Sausal MiddleSalinas Union High · 2.2 mi away822nd of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 2Harden MiddleSalinas Union High · 2.9 mi away1,043rd of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 16% - 3La Paz MiddleSalinas Union High · 3.5 mi away996th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 17% - 8Buena Vista MiddleSpreckels Union Elementary · 4.3 mi away372nd of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 43% - 3Gavilan View MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 4.5 mi away986th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 16% - 3John Gutierrez MiddleSanta Rita Union Elementary · 4.7 mi away961st of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 18% - 9San Benancio MiddleWashington Union Elementary · 7 mi away231st of 1,294
ELA 67% · Math 54% - 4Los Arboles MiddleMonterey Peninsula Unified · 7.6 mi away821st of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Middle in?
Washington Middle is part of the Salinas Union High district in Salinas, California.
Is Washington Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle 720th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Middle?
Hispanic 91%, White 4%, Asian 2% (1,068 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93901 is $774K 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.