Alisal Community vs El Sausal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alisal Community
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
591 students
El Sausal Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Alisal Community Salinas, California | El Sausal Middle Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3384 of 5,693 | #1047 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38909 of 50,301 | #14233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 591 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alisal Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 17.2).
- •Alisal Community does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Alisal Community does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •El Sausal Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 94.2%).
- •El Sausal Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.6).
- •El Sausal Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 591.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alisal Community better than El Sausal Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alisal Community ranks higher (29.4 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alisal Community and El Sausal Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alisal Community: 591. El Sausal Middle: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alisal Community and El Sausal Middle rank in California?
Alisal Community is 3384th of 5,693 and El Sausal Middle is 1047th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).