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Best Schools in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA has 8 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,812 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Downtown Salinas exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
The top high schools in Downtown Salinas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salinas High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2567 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
The top middle schools in Downtown Salinas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1067 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
The top elementary schools in Downtown Salinas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salinas City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 592 Students
2. Mission Park Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salinas City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 621 Students
3. Monterey Park Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salinas City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 517 Students
4. Roosevelt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salinas City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 557 Students
5. University Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salinas City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students
6. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA has a total population of 5,467 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 63%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
72.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
26.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
45.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA
How many schools are in Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA?
Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,812 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Salinas perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Downtown Salinas score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Downtown Salinas exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Salinas?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 28%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations