John Gutierrez Middle School

1031 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, John Gutierrez 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Gutierrez Middle School's student population of 594 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
594 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

John Gutierrez 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 John Gutierrez Middle School is 0.22, 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)
#7521 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John Gutierrez Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Gutierrez 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.
30%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Gutierrez 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.
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of John Gutierrez 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%
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
88%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Gutierrez 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 John Gutierrez Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John Gutierrez Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of John Gutierrez 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
57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Gutierrez 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
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Gutierrez 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Gutierrez Middle School's ranking?
John Gutierrez Middle School is ranked #7521 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Gutierrez Middle School often compared to?
John Gutierrez Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gavilan View Middle School, Buena Vista Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Gutierrez Middle School?
594 students attend John Gutierrez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of John Gutierrez Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% 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 John Gutierrez Middle School?
John Gutierrez Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Gutierrez Middle School offer ?
John Gutierrez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Gutierrez Middle School part of?
John Gutierrez Middle School is part of Santa Rita Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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