El Sausal Middle vs Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Sausal Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,067 students
Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
646 students
| Measure | El Sausal Middle Salinas, California | Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1047 of 1,334 | #4817 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14233 of 15,369 | #46971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,067 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.2 vs 16.3).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •El Sausal Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 98%).
- •El Sausal Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.9).
- •El Sausal Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 646.
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 El Sausal Middle better than Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary?
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 El Sausal Middle and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sausal Middle: 1,067. Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sausal Middle and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary rank in California?
El Sausal Middle is 1047th of 1,334 and Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary is 4817th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).