For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,211 students in 93905, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93905, CA are El Sausal Middle School and La Paz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93905 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93905, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93905, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Sausal Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 East Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Gr: 7-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
La Paz Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 North Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Gr: 7-8 | 1,160 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93905, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93905, CA include El Sausal Middle School and La Paz Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93905?
2 public middle schools are located in 93905.
What is the racial composition of students in 93905?
93905 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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