Salinas High vs University Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
University Park Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
| Measure | Salinas High Salinas, California | University Park Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 1,343 | #4567 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12440 of 16,910 | #45820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,380 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 2,380 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 19% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salinas High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 18.5).
- •Salinas High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Salinas High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 77.5%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 21.6).
- •Salinas High is the larger school with 2,380 students compared with 488.
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 Salinas High better than University Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salinas High ranks higher (34.0 vs 18.5 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 Salinas High and University Park Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salinas High: 2,380. University Park Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salinas High and University Park Elementary rank in California?
Salinas High is 727th of 1,343 and University Park Elementary is 4567th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).