CaliforniaSchoolsLa Paz Middle

La Paz Middle

PublicRegularGrades 78
Salinas, California · Salinas Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,099
Student:Teacher20.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,099
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+28.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

La Paz Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Salinas, California. The school enrolls 1,099 students. It is part of the Salinas Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictSalinas Union High
County6053
CitySalinas
ZIP93905
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063398008745

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,099

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)