For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 628 students in 93908, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93908, CA are San Benancio Middle School, Buena Vista Middle School and Graves Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93908 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93908, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93908, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Benancio Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 San Benancio Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Graves Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Mcfadden Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 422-6392
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93908, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93908, CA include San Benancio Middle School, Buena Vista Middle School and Graves Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93908?
3 public middle schools are located in 93908.
What is the racial composition of students in 93908?
93908 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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