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La Paz Middle School

1300 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,148 students in grades 7-8, La Paz Middle School 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (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

La Paz Middle School 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
La Paz Middle School's student population of 1,148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,148 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
La Paz Middle School 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 La Paz Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6382 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Paz Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Paz Middle School 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.
40%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Paz Middle School 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.
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Paz Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in La Paz Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
98%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Paz Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in La Paz Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Paz Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in La Paz Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in La Paz Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of La Paz Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Paz Middle School 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
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Paz Middle School 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Paz Middle School's ranking?
La Paz Middle School is ranked #6382 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are La Paz Middle School often compared to?
La Paz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Monterey County Middle School, Harden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend La Paz Middle School?
1,148 students attend La Paz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of La Paz Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Paz Middle School?
La Paz Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does La Paz Middle School offer ?
La Paz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is La Paz Middle School part of?
La Paz Middle School is part of Salinas Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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