La Paz Middle

www.salinas.k12.ca.us/sites/do/info-hms.htm

1,148 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

La Paz Middle School, located at 1300 N. Sanborn Rd. in Salinas, California, is part of the Salinas City Elementary School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the East Salinas area, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and the development of essential life skills during the critical middle school years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. In addition to core academic subjects, La Paz Middle School typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities intended to help students explore their interests and build social connections. By working closely with families and the surrounding community, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive campus where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and become responsible citizens.

1,148

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Paz Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1,128
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	6

Hispanic
1,128 (98.3 %)
Asian
7 (0.6 %)
Two or More
6 (0.5 %)
White
4 (0.3 %)
Black
3 (0.3 %)

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)796-7900
Website:	http://www.salinas.k12.ca.us/sites/do/info-hms.htm
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	937
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 7 605

Grade 8 543