Salida Middle School - Vella Campus

www.salida.k12.ca.us

673 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Salida Middle School’s Vella Campus, located in Salida, California, serves as a key educational facility within the Salida Union School District. The campus is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with social-emotional growth, specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of middle-grade students. By providing a structured and supportive setting, the school focuses on preparing its students for the transition to high school while promoting fundamental life skills and academic proficiency.

The school is committed to community engagement and transparent communication with families, utilizing its online presence to share resources, district policies, and academic updates. As part of the broader Salida Union School District, the Vella Campus adheres to state standards while striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue excellence. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded individuals ready to contribute positively to their local community.

673

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	466
Black	18
Asian	45
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
466 (69.2%)
White
107 (15.9%)
Asian
45 (6.7%)
Two or More
28 (4.2%)
Black
18 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Salida Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)545-1633
Website:	http://www.salida.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 6 238

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 219

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	238
Grade 7	216
Grade 8	219

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	48.9%
Male	344	51.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th