Gavilan View Middle vs La Joya Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gavilan View Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
La Joya Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
| Measure | Gavilan View Middle Salinas, California | La Joya Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,334 | #4188 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13440 of 15,369 | #43846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 556 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.9 vs 21.6).
- •La Joya Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Gavilan View Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 88.8%).
- •Gavilan View Middle does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.6).
- •Gavilan View Middle is the larger school with 556 students compared with 498.
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 Gavilan View Middle better than La Joya 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 Gavilan View Middle and La Joya Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gavilan View Middle: 556. La Joya Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gavilan View Middle and La Joya Elementary rank in California?
Gavilan View Middle is 908th of 1,334 and La Joya Elementary is 4188th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).