- Enrollment
- 2,742
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salinas, CA
La Paz Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Paz Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063398008745
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Paz Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Paz Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Paz Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas Union High · California
NCES ID 063398008745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
La Paz Middle held near 1,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 063398008745 · Salinas, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,099 enr · 21.5:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Alisal High (2,742 students)
La Paz Middle held near 1,160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Paz Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alisal High
Alisal High
2,742 students
- Salinas High
Salinas High
2,380 students
- North Salinas
North Salinas High
2,106 students
- Everett Alvare
Everett Alvarez High
1,978 students
- Rancho San Jua
Rancho San Juan High
1,600 students
- This school
La Paz Middle
1,099 students
What this shows La Paz Middle reports 1,099 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Paz Middle compares
La Paz Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,099 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,099
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%
White 0.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, La Paz Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Salinas Union High reports $18,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Paz Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salinas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salinas High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett Alvarez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Juan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Paz Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Salinas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harden Middle
Standard public school
1,101 students 22:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle
Standard public school
1,082 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
El Sausal Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John Gutierrez Middle
Standard public school
568 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Gavilan View Middle
Standard public school
556 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Buena Vista Middle
Standard public school
321 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,099 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Paz Middle
How many students attend La Paz Middle?
La Paz Middle has 1,099 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,148 (2022-23) → 1,160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Paz Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Paz Middle is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Paz Middle?
85.9% of students at La Paz Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Paz Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Paz Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Paz Middle?
La Paz Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Paz Middle rank among middle schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, La Paz Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Salinas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Salinas Union High?
Besides La Paz Middle, Salinas Union High also operates Alisal High (2,742 students), Salinas High (2,380 students), and North Salinas High (2,106 students). See the Salinas Union High district page for the complete list.