John Gutierrez Middle vs La Joya Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 240 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Gutierrez Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
La Joya Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
| Measure | John Gutierrez Middle Salinas, California | La Joya Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #868 of 1,334 | #4188 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13119 of 15,369 | #43846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 568 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Gutierrez Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 21.6).
- •La Joya Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •John Gutierrez Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •John Gutierrez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 88.8%).
- •John Gutierrez Middle does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.6).
- •John Gutierrez Middle is the larger school with 568 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 John Gutierrez Middle better than La Joya Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Gutierrez Middle ranks higher (23.5 vs 21.6 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 John Gutierrez Middle and La Joya Elementary?
About 240 m in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Gutierrez Middle: 568. La Joya Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Gutierrez Middle and La Joya Elementary rank in California?
John Gutierrez Middle is 868th of 1,334 and La Joya Elementary is 4188th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).