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Santa Rita Union Elementary 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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,186 students in Santa Rita Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Rita Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,186 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Santa Rita Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1547 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1503 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
84 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,899 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
56%
# Black Students
14 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
136 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
403
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
290
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
336
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
324
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
338
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
322
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
374
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
402
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
397
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,976 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,239
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,976
$18,396
Best Santa Rita Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Republic Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
636 Arcadia Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7246
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Gavilan View Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Van Buren Ave.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7212
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
La Joya Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7216
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
John Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Mckinnon
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Mckinnon
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7224
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2014 Santa Rita St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7221
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 443-7221
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Rita Union Elementary School District?
Santa Rita Union Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,186 students.
What is the rank of Santa Rita Union Elementary School District?
Santa Rita Union Elementary School District is ranked #1547 out of 1,925 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 Santa Rita Union Elementary School District?
91% of Santa Rita Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Rita Union Elementary School District?
Santa Rita Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Rita Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,976 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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