John Gutierrez Middle vs Lagunita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.0 km 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
Lagunita Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
62 students
| Measure | John Gutierrez Middle Salinas, California | Lagunita Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #868 of 1,334 | #748 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13119 of 15,369 | #10390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 568 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 47% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lagunita Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 23.5).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 80.5%).
- •Lagunita Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 19.6).
- •John Gutierrez Middle is the larger school with 568 students compared with 62.
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 Lagunita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lagunita Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 23.5 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 John Gutierrez Middle and Lagunita Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Gutierrez Middle: 568. Lagunita Elementary: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Gutierrez Middle and Lagunita Elementary rank in California?
John Gutierrez Middle is 868th of 1,334 and Lagunita Elementary is 748th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).