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Salida Middle School - Vella Campus

Salida, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
salida.k12.ca.us5041 Toomes Rd., Salida, CA 95368(209) 545-1633
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

655 students tested

42.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 40.8% did.

  • Exceeded11.2%
  • Met31.5%
  • Nearly met26.0%
  • Not met31.4%

Math

653 students tested

27.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 26.8% did.

  • Exceeded10.6%
  • Met17.1%
  • Nearly met30.3%
  • Not met42.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

7.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year721709
Suspended in or out of school8.2% · 597.6% · 54
Suspensions9080
Violence with injury141
Violence without injury5665
Weapons40
Drugs118
Defiance only33
Other23

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall786687
Suspended out of school12.2% · 968.3% · 57
Suspended in school1.0% · 80.6% · 4
Expelled0.3% · 20.4% · 3
Attendance
California Department of Education

12.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted711695
Chronically absent15.6% · 11112.9% · 90

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

687 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino69.4%
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White16.9%
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Black or African American2.8%
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Asian6.1%
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Two or More Races3.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.9%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 063390011496

District
Salida Union Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
687 students
Teachers (FTE)
32.4

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