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Schools in 93905 — Salinas, California

93905 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.5 — 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.6 to 53.2, a 31.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.6
21.6 – 53.2
Avg Exceeded %
8.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 93905 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Alisal High with a Scope Score of 53 and 14.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93905 averages 14.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93905 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93905
93905Salinas1334.5
93906Salinas1932.7-1.8
93907Salinas834.4-0.2
93901Salinas635.9+1.4

School archetypes in 93905

4 On the Rise2 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 93905 are classified as On the Rise (4) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93905

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Alisal High
Salinas Union High Building Momentum
53Monterey14.2%38.4%12.5%3.5%
2Monte Bella Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
43Monterey14.4%35.5%16.9%0.3%
3Alisal Community
Alisal Union On the Rise
38Monterey13.5%32.2%11.4%1.6%
4Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary
Alisal Union On the Rise
37Monterey7.3%26.9%17.8%0.8%
5Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
Alisal Union On the Rise
36Monterey7.6%23.6%12.4%1.6%
6Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy
Alisal Union Culture First
35Monterey8.8%24.4%11.1%0.9%
7Los Padres Elementary
Salinas City Elementary On the Rise
34Monterey7.1%19.4%10.2%1.1%
8Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
34Monterey9.2%28.4%17.2%2.4%
9Bardin Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
33Monterey6.1%22.4%20.1%1.6%
10Sherwood Elementary
Salinas City Elementary Building Momentum
31Monterey5.6%20.9%15.5%1.3%
11Fremont Elementary
Alisal Union Culture First
27Monterey2.6%13.7%11.3%0.6%
12Frank Paul Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
26Monterey5.5%16.1%18.5%1.0%
13Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
22Monterey9.3%23.9%15.5%1.7%

Schools in 93905 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93905

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Salinas good?
Salinas's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.5/100, which is 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Salinas?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Salinas is Alisal High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 14.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Salinas schools compare to the state average?
Salinas elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.6 to 53.2, a 31.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Salinas?
Salinas has 13 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.