Buena Vista Middle School

Buena Vista Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
18250 Tara Dr,  Salinas, CA
Spreckels Union Elementary School District
2.7
3.2
333 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Tarallo
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Hispanic
47.5%
White
40%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
4.0 Parent
7/21/2018
Both of my now highschoolers went to Buena Vista middle school. While middle school is a tough time I felt that the mentorship of the teachers as well as the leadership of Mr. Tarallo really help them through a difficult period in life. The school provides many clubs and opportunities for the kids to interact and grow. It's just a matter of whether your kid chooses to participate. The school provides many clubs and opportunities for the kids to interact and grow. It's just a matter of whether your kid chooses to participate. At this age there can be much peer pressure to not be involved for fear of being judged by a club or group you associate with. The School is small enough to ensure that your student gets a quality education yet big enough to provide some pretty amazing experiences. Science camp and the 8th Gr DC trip or two huge growth areas that parents poor a lot of their heart and soul into making happen.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/16/2021
Sick predators running amok, you reap what you sow and you're all accountable. Absolutely sick individuals. Shame on you.
2.0 parent
10/26/2019
Not a good experience. This school needs work.
5.0 parent
8/4/2018
My son attended BV and he's now in his senior year at Salinas High. He has done exceedingly well, much of which I credit to BV. Students are prepared for high school when they leave BV and my son, as well as his peer group who attended BV, did very well at SHS.
5.0 other
3/26/2012
I am a student who moved from a privet school to BVMS. Buena Vista Middle School is a great school especially in our public school system. It has a small student body and each student is given indevidual attention. If you are switching from a privet school into the public school system, this is a gr...

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Buena Vista Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Salinas, CA and is served by the Spreckels Union Elementary School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 333 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Buena Vista Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,132,485. Discover additional schools in the area, like Toro Park Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Salinas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buena Vista Middle School.

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