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Alisal Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,509 students in Alisal Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alisal Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
7,509 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Alisal Union School District, which is ranked #1612 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1614 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.64
# American Indian Students
9 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
83 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,193 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
55%
# Black Students
14 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
74 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
130 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,066
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
986
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,034
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,101
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,079
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,091
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,152
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,588 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,936 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,588
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,936
$19,787
Best Alisal Union School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
680 Las Casitas Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5770
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Bella Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tuscany Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Grades: K-6
| 837 students
Rank: #33.
Alisal Community
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Del Monte Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5720
Grades: K-6
| 596 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Kittery St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5252
Grades: K-6
| 548 students
Rank: #55.
John E. Steinbeck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1714 Burlington Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5780
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Towt St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5224
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #77.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-3916
Grades: K-6
| 581 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Frank Paul Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rider Ave.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5740
Grades: K-6
| 623 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Oscar F. Loya Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Cougar Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 751-1945
Grades: K-6
| 603 students
Rank: #1010.
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5760
Grades: K-6
| 695 students
Rank: #1111.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 E. Market St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5750
Grades: K-6
| 734 students
Rank: #1212.
Bardin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Bardin Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5730
Grades: K-6
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alisal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1437 Del Monte Ave., Rm. 2
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-5700
Grades: K-6
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alisal Union School District?
Alisal Union School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,509 students.
What is the rank of Alisal Union School District?
Alisal Union School District is ranked #1612 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alisal Union School District?
96% of Alisal Union School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alisal Union School District?
Alisal Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alisal Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,936 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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