Buena Vista Middle

321 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Buena Vista Middle School, located at 18250 Tara Dr. in Salinas, California, is a public middle school serving students in the 6th through 8th grades. It operates as part of the Salinas Union High School District and is widely recognized for its strong academic foundation and commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core subjects alongside elective programs that encourage student engagement and personal growth.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Buena Vista Middle School focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school prioritizes student development through extracurricular activities, sports, and programs designed to promote social-emotional learning. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a positive community atmosphere, the school aims to provide a safe environment where students can develop the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for their future success.

321

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buena Vista Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	163
Asian	16
Two or More	21

Hispanic
163 (50.8%)
White
121 (37.7%)
Two or More
21 (6.5%)
Asian
16 (5.0%)

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:	Spreckels Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)455-8936
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 90

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 116