El Sausal Middle vs La Paz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
La Paz Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,099 students
| Measure | El Sausal Middle Salinas, California | La Paz Middle Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1047 of 1,334 | #1072 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14233 of 15,369 | #14354 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,067 | 1,099 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,099 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.2 vs 16.5).
- •El Sausal Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •El Sausal Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 93.4%).
- •La Paz Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.2).
- •La Paz Middle is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 1,067.
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 La Paz Middle?
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 La Paz Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sausal Middle: 1,067. La Paz Middle: 1,099. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sausal Middle and La Paz Middle rank in California?
El Sausal Middle is 1047th of 1,334 and La Paz Middle is 1072nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).