El Sausal Middle

1,035 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

El Sausal Middle School is a public school located in the Alisal Union School District in Salinas, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Situated on East Alisal Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the demographic and cultural vibrancy of the East Salinas area. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects while fostering a supportive environment for adolescent development.

Beyond standard academics, El Sausal Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and academic enrichment programs, aimed at promoting well-rounded growth. By prioritizing both rigorous learning standards and social-emotional development, El Sausal strives to create an inclusive campus culture that encourages students to excel academically while developing the skills necessary to become successful, contributing members of their community.

1,035

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Sausal Middle
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1,020
Asian	10
Two or More	4

Hispanic
1,020 (98.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Salinas Union High
Phone:	(831)796-7200
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,035
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	863
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 515

Grade 8 520