El Sausal Middle vs Sherwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Sherwood Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
| Measure | El Sausal Middle Salinas, California | Sherwood Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1047 of 1,334 | #5154 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14233 of 15,369 | #48311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,067 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 21% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Sausal Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 13.5).
- •El Sausal Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •El Sausal Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 91.7%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.2).
- •El Sausal Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 859.
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 Sherwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Sausal Middle ranks higher (17.2 vs 13.5 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 El Sausal Middle and Sherwood Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sausal Middle: 1,067. Sherwood Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sausal Middle and Sherwood Elementary rank in California?
El Sausal Middle is 1047th of 1,334 and Sherwood Elementary is 5154th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).