Washington Middle

Summary:

Washington Middle is a public middle school located in Salinas, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,067 students. It is part of the Salinas Union High School District, which is ranked 957 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Middle's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, is generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy was 43.85%, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was 23.63%, significantly lower than the state's 35.54%. However, the school's Hispanic student subgroup performs better than the district average. Washington Middle also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.8% in 2018-2019 to 25.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and the rates of the nearby schools in the Salinas Union High School District.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the Hispanic student subgroup performing relatively well and ranking in the top 1,000 California middle schools for the past three school years, while the White student subgroup has seen a decline in performance, ranking in the bottom 1,000 California middle schools in 2021-2022. Additionally, Washington Middle has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 90.91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the Salinas Union High School District.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 560 Iverson St.
       Salinas, CA  93901-2534


(831) 796-7100

District: Salinas Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1382nd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,694 Help


Students who attend Washington Middle usually attend:

High:    Salinas High

Feeder schools for Washington Middle:

Elementary:    Laurel Wood Elementary
    Los Padres Elementary
    Mission Park Elementary
    Monterey Park Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  1,068

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.1%
White:
4.1%
Asian:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.5% Help


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Compare Details Washington Middle ranks better than 50.2% of middle schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Salinas Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.1%), White (4.1%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Salinas Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 22.6. 2 middle schools in the Salinas Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Middle is $8,694, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Salinas Union High School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Middle 1382nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Washington Middle in the ranking list.)

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Salinas Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Salinas Union High 957th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Middle

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Rank History for all students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.88 991st 1769 44.0%
2005 38.96 1017th 1777 42.8%
2006 50.14 814th 1804 54.9%
2007 50.49 898th 1999 55.1%
2008 33.95 1316th 2005 34.4%
2009 30.82 1455th 2063 29.5%
2010 34.12 1467th 2179 32.7%
2011 33.21 1553rd 2236 30.5%
2012 34.84 1510th 2259 33.2%
2013 38.00 1486th 2379 37.5%
2015 37.96 1391st 2477 43.8%
2016 28.69 1695th 2497 32.1%
2017 29.14 1695th 2508 32.4%
2018 33.32 1572nd 2480 36.6%
2019 38.34 1511th 2715 44.3%
2022 36.15 1584th 2740 42.2%
2023 37.70 1536th 2802 45.2%
2024 42.42 1382nd 2777 50.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.27 366th 678 46.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.65 1169th 1364 14.3%
2019 29.77 1132nd 1442 21.5%
2022 39.47 783rd 1540 49.2%
2023 34.31 1018th 1529 33.4%
2024 39.82 742nd 1477 49.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.04 827th 1538 46.2%
2024 52.64 515th 1550 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.45 1402nd 2230 37.1%
2019 42.80 1249th 2369 47.3%
2022 45.86 1139th 2458 53.7%
2023 49.56 1039th 2549 59.2%
2024 50.39 1026th 2575 60.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.69 24th 86 72.1%
2024 40.16 58th 94 38.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.84 133rd 336 60.4%
2023 73.01 50th 321 84.4%
2024 65.28 82nd 394 79.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.30 1394th 2262 38.4%
2019 36.67 1404th 2380 41.0%
2022 42.40 1264th 2509 49.6%
2023 43.59 1231st 2547 51.7%
2024 45.68 1188th 2546 53.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.79 956th 1369 30.2%
2019 37.88 790th 1491 47.0%
2022 38.13 819th 1531 46.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.39 1544th 2273 32.1%
2019 37.46 1395th 2407 42.0%
2022 29.76 1662nd 2527 34.2%
2023 31.07 1622nd 2558 36.6%
2024 38.01 1412th 2547 44.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.84 1185th 2072 42.8%
2019 45.89 1061st 2213 52.1%
2022 49.74 1009th 2359 57.2%
2023 47.67 1050th 2391 56.1%
2024 52.04 940th 2383 60.6%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.92 646th 1496 56.8%
2019 56.41 684th 1602 57.3%
2022 26.40 1159th 1555 25.5%
2023 34.88 997th 1552 35.8%
2024 65.61 491st 1535 68.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 538 50 154 424 16 n/a n/a 0 1182
1989 572 47 138 525 12 n/a n/a 0 1294
1990 596 61 139 583 13 n/a n/a 0 1392
1991 607 52 141 588 16 n/a n/a 0 1404
1992 559 63 148 666 20 n/a n/a 0 1456
1993 360 18 88 579 11 n/a n/a 0 1056
1994 345 32 86 638 6 n/a n/a 0 1107
1995 331 32 86 690 5 n/a n/a 0 1144
1996 331 32 86 690 5 n/a n/a 0 1144
1997 316 33 90 740 13 n/a n/a 0 1192
1998 320 26 91 773 9 n/a n/a 0 1219
1999 335 24 106 806 13 n/a n/a 0 1284
2000 314 28 116 838 9 n/a n/a 0 1305
2001 342 36 105 944 10 n/a n/a 4 1441
2002 286 41 83 848 7 n/a n/a 13 1278
2003 286 41 83 848 7 n/a n/a 13 1278
2004 250 47 77 911 4 n/a n/a 4 1293
2005 224 46 86 888 6 n/a n/a 1 1251
2006 217 32 73 750 5 n/a n/a 0 1077
2007 169 29 65 702 3 n/a n/a 11 979
2008 134 41 58 713 7 n/a n/a 0 953
2009 148 32 37 789 9 4 9 0 1028
2010 147 32 51 778 6 6 5 0 1025
2011 110 23 32 798 5 5 57 0 1030
2012 130 22 35 792 3 5 12 0 999
2013 124 14 45 819 4 4 10 0 1020
2014 128 14 37 879 3 4 6 0 1071
2015 111 14 36 968 6 3 14 0 1152
2016 145 19 44 1005 4 2 20 0 1239
2017 129 23 36 1022 2 6 17 0 1235
2018 94 23 35 1104 3 8 13 0 1280
2019 88 9 32 1117 6 1 12 0 1265
2020 82 13 41 1068 4 2 11 0 1221
2021 63 12 32 1054 0 3 4 0 1168
2022 61 7 20 1006 0 2 20 0 1116
2023 55 9 23 957 2 1 20 0 1067
2024 44 9 24 973 5 4 9 0 1068

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1182 50.8 23.2 n/a
1989 1294 52.9 24.4 n/a
1990 1392 53.9 25.8 n/a
1991 1404 55.5 25.2 n/a
1992 1456 56.4 25.8 31.9
1993 1056 44.9 23.5 41.8
1994 1107 45.0 24.6 45.3
1995 1144 46.2 24.8 45.3
1996 1144 46.2 24.8 45.3
1997 1192 49.8 23.9 42.4
1998 1219 51.8 23.5 40.3
1999 1284 56.0 22.9 42.4
2000 1305 57.6 22.7 38
2001 1441 61.2 23.5 43.2
2002 1278 56.2 22.7 46.8
2003 1278 56.2 22.7 46.8
2004 1293 52.1 24.8 50.5
2005 1251 54.3 23.0 52.9
2006 1077 48.1 22.4 0
2007 979 40.3 24.3 57.3
2008 953 45.9 20.8 63.4
2009 1028 40.7 21.8 66.9
2010 1025 41.8 24.4 67.2
2011 1030 n/a n/a 64.4
2012 999 44.5 22.4 n/a
2013 1020 42.8 23.7 70.6
2014 1071 43.3 24.7 65.9
2015 1152 47.0 24.5 67.6
2016 1239 38.0 32.6 69.2
2017 1235 56.2 21.9 69.6
2018 1280 60.0 21.3 72
2019 1265 56.1 22.5 71.6
2020 1221 n/a n/a 74.4
2021 1168 52.6 22.2 82.3
2022 1116 50.5 22.0 83.8
2023 1067 44.8 23.7 90.9
2024 1068 47.1 22.6 89.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1182 50.8 23.2 n/a
1989 1294 52.9 24.4 n/a
1990 1392 53.9 25.8 n/a
1991 1404 55.5 25.2 n/a
1992 1456 56.4 25.8 31.9
1993 1056 44.9 23.5 41.8
1994 1107 45.0 24.6 45.3
1995 1144 46.2 24.8 45.3
1996 1144 46.2 24.8 45.3
1997 1192 49.8 23.9 42.4
1998 1219 51.8 23.5 40.3
1999 1284 56.0 22.9 42.4
2000 1305 57.6 22.7 38
2001 1441 61.2 23.5 43.2
2002 1278 56.2 22.7 46.8
2003 1278 56.2 22.7 46.8
2004 1293 52.1 24.8 50.5
2005 1251 54.3 23.0 52.9
2006 1077 48.1 22.4 0
2007 979 40.3 24.3 57.3
2008 953 45.9 20.8 63.4
2009 1028 40.7 21.8 66.9
2010 1025 41.8 24.4 67.2
2011 1030 n/a n/a 64.4
2012 999 44.5 22.4 n/a
2013 1020 42.8 23.7 70.6
2014 1071 43.3 24.7 65.9
2015 1152 47.0 24.5 67.6
2016 1239 38.0 32.6 69.2
2017 1235 56.2 21.9 69.6
2018 1280 60.0 21.3 72
2019 1265 56.1 22.5 71.6
2020 1221 n/a n/a 74.4
2021 1168 52.6 22.2 82.3
2022 1116 50.5 22.0 83.8
2023 1067 44.8 23.7 90.9
2024 1068 47.1 22.6 89.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,694

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1511th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1536th of 2802 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Middle)41.840.3
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salinas Union High)35.533.7
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle)25.224.7
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Salinas Union High)22.218.2
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Middle)43.341.3
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salinas Union High)36.134.9
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle)29.419
 10.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Salinas Union High)25.416.1
 9.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Washington Middle)2518.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Salinas Union High)21.317
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12651067
 15.7%
African American99
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian3223
 28.1%
Hispanic1117957
 14.3%
Pacific Islander11
White8855
 37.5%
Two or More Races1220
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%90.9%
 19.3%


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Students at Washington Middle are 91% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,068 students attended Washington Middle.

Washington Middle ranks 1382nd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Washington Middle usually go on to attend Salinas High


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