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El Puente

20 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 349 students in grades 7-12, El Puente ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

El Puente ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
El Puente's student population of 349 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
349 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
El Puente ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Puente is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8199 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Puente and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Puente and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
94%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in El Puente and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
4%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in El Puente.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of El Puente and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
40-44%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of El Puente and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in El Puente and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in El Puente and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Puente's ranking?
El Puente is ranked #8199 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Puente?
The graduation rate of El Puente is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Puente?
349 students attend El Puente.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of El Puente students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Puente?
El Puente has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Puente offer ?
El Puente offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is El Puente part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 349 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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