For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 687 students in Salida, CA.
The top ranked public middle school in Salida, CA is Salida Middle School - Vella Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salida, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Salida have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salida, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5041 Toomes Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salida, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salida, CA include Salida Middle School - Vella Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Salida?
1 public middle schools are located in Salida.
What is the racial composition of students in Salida?
Salida public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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