Monterey Park Elementary vs Salinas High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
541 students
Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
| Measure | Monterey Park Elementary Salinas, California | Salinas High Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3810 of 5,693 | #727 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41783 of 50,301 | #12440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 541 | 2,380 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 2,380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salinas High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 24.9).
- •Salinas High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Salinas High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 34%).
- •Monterey Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 77.5%).
- •Salinas High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.5).
- •Salinas High is the larger school with 2,380 students compared with 541.
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 Monterey Park Elementary better than Salinas High?
On the Success Index (US), Salinas High ranks higher (34.0 vs 24.9 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 Monterey Park Elementary and Salinas High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey Park Elementary: 541. Salinas High: 2,380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey Park Elementary and Salinas High rank in California?
Monterey Park Elementary is 3810th of 5,693 and Salinas High is 727th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).