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Spreckels Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 850 students in Spreckels Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Spreckels Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
850 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spreckels Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #528 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#505 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
47%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
40%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,119 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,819
$20,100
Spending / Student
$12,119
$18,511
Best Spreckels Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18250 Tara Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 455-8936
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Spreckels Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Fourth St. And Hatton Ave.
Spreckels, CA 93962
(831) 455-1831
Spreckels, CA 93962
(831) 455-1831
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spreckels Union Elementary School District?
Spreckels Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 850 students.
What is the rank of Spreckels Union Elementary School District?
Spreckels Union Elementary School District is ranked #528 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spreckels Union Elementary School District?
47% of Spreckels Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spreckels Union Elementary School District?
Spreckels Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Spreckels Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,119 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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