Buena Vista Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salinas, California 93908 · Spreckels Union Elementary
#163 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#2996 of 15,369 nationally
About Buena Vista Middle
Buena Vista Middle is a public middle located in Salinas, in the Spreckels Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 321 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 163rd of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 321.
There are 53 schools in Salinas; Buena Vista Middle ranks 2nd of 50 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Buena Vista Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Buena Vista Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Spreckels Elementary
Spreckels · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students · 2.2 km away
Toro Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–3
341 students · 5.2 km away
Monterey County Home Charter
Salinas · Charter other · Grades K–12
255 students · 5.3 km away
Monterey Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
541 students · 5.6 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
646 students · 6.7 km away
Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students · 6.9 km away
San Benancio Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
261 students · 6.9 km away
Toro Preschool
Salinas · Public other
· 6.9 km away
Mission Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
657 students · 7.0 km away
Washington Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,082 students · 7.2 km away
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Altimira Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Vista Middle a good school?
Buena Vista Middle has a Success Index (US) of 71.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #163 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Buena Vista Middle rank in California?
Buena Vista Middle ranks #163 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #2996 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buena Vista Middle?
Buena Vista Middle had 321 students in 2025.
Is Buena Vista Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Buena Vista Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buena Vista Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Buena Vista Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.