Buena Vista Middle vs Monterey County Home Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
Monterey County Home Charter
Salinas · Charter other · Grades K–12
255 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Middle Salinas, California | Monterey County Home Charter Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #163 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #2996 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 321 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 17% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 69%).
- •Buena Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.6).
- •Buena Vista Middle is the larger school with 321 students compared with 255.
- •Buena Vista Middle is a public school while Monterey County Home Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Buena Vista Middle better than Monterey County Home Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buena Vista Middle and Monterey County Home Charter?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Middle: 321. Monterey County Home Charter: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Middle and Monterey County Home Charter rank in California?
Buena Vista Middle is 163rd of 1,334 and Monterey County Home Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).