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Washington Middle School

560 Iverson St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,067 students in grades 7-8, Washington 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,067 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Washington Middle School's student population of 1,067 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,067 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 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
Washington 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 Washington Middle School is 0.19, 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)
#5461 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington 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.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington 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.
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washington Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington 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 Washington Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington 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
73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington 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
18%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington 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 Washington Middle School's ranking?
Washington Middle School is ranked #5461 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Washington Middle School often compared to?
Washington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harden Middle School, Buena Vista Middle School, John Gutierrez Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
1,067 students attend Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Washington Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Washington Middle School offer ?
Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Washington Middle School part of?
Washington 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: 1,067 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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