Washington Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salinas, California 93901 · Salinas Union High
#839 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#12884 of 15,369 nationally
About Washington Middle
Washington Middle is a public middle located in Salinas, in the Salinas Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,082 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 839th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,082.
There are 53 schools in Salinas; Washington Middle ranks 18th of 50 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.6
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 Washington Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mission Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
657 students · 471 m away
Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students · 604 m away
Roosevelt Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
560 students · 682 m away
Lincoln Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
646 students · 1.2 km away
University Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students · 1.3 km away
Monterey Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
541 students · 1.9 km away
Laurel Wood Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students · 2.4 km away
Sherwood Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students · 2.6 km away
Boronda Meadows
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
620 students · 2.7 km away
Monterey County Home Charter
Salinas · Charter other · Grades K–12
255 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Ralston Intermediate
Belmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,082 students
Robert E. Peary Middle
Gardena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,082 students
Palms Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
Vista Middle
Panorama City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
Black Mountain Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,077 students
Ernest Lawrence Middle
Chatsworth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,076 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Middle a good school?
Washington Middle has a Success Index (US) of 24.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #839 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 Washington Middle rank in California?
Washington Middle ranks #839 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #12884 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Middle?
Washington Middle had 1,082 students in 2025.
Is Washington Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.