Alisal Community

1437 Del Monte Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alisal Community 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alisal Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Alisal Community's student population of 596 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
596 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alisal Community 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 Alisal Community is 0.00, 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)
#5853 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alisal Community, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alisal Community 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.
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alisal Community 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
27:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alisal Community 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 Alisal Community and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1990-91 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alisal Community and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
100%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alisal Community 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 Alisal Community and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alisal Community and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alisal Community and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alisal Community.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Alisal Community and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alisal Community 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
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alisal Community 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 District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alisal Community's ranking?
Alisal Community is ranked #5853 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alisal Community often compared to?
Alisal Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Bardin Elementary School, El Gabilan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alisal Community?
596 students attend Alisal Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alisal Community students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alisal Community?
Alisal Community has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alisal Community offer ?
Alisal Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alisal Community part of?
Alisal Community is part of Alisal Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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