Gavilan View Middle vs Santa Rita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 971 m 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
Santa Rita Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Gavilan View Middle Salinas, California | Santa Rita Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,334 | #5580 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13440 of 15,369 | #49800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 556 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gavilan View Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 8.6).
- •Gavilan View Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Gavilan View Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Gavilan View Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 97.2%).
- •Gavilan View Middle does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.7).
- •Gavilan View Middle is the larger school with 556 students compared with 545.
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 Santa Rita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gavilan View Middle ranks higher (21.9 vs 8.6 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 Gavilan View Middle and Santa Rita Elementary?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gavilan View Middle: 556. Santa Rita Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gavilan View Middle and Santa Rita Elementary rank in California?
Gavilan View Middle is 908th of 1,334 and Santa Rita Elementary is 5580th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).