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Pajaro Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 17,376 students in Pajaro Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pajaro Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
34 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
17,376 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
826 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Pajaro Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1517 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1517 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.64
# American Indian Students
28 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
204 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,570 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
55%
# Black Students
48 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
2,271 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
13%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
223 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,299
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,283
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,234
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,311
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,320
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,321
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,376
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,335
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,354
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,386
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,427
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,443
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,287
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,637 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,265 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$341 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$317 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,637
$21,485
Spending / Student
$18,265
$19,787
Best Pajaro Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 Pinehurst Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Valencia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Aptos Sch Rd.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Aptos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Mariner Way
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Grades: 9-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Diamond Technology Institute
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 Diamond Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6225
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6225
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New School Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Harkins Slough Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-6140
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-6140
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Linscott Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Elm St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6301
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6301
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Aptos Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Hntngtn Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-3234
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-3234
Grades: 7-8
| 594 students
Rank: #88.
Mar Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6860 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Pvusd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 E. Beach St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2482
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2482
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1010.
Bradley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Corralitos Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6366
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6366
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: #1111.
Alianza Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Casserly Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6333
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6333
Grades: K-8
| 640 students
Rank: #1212.
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Casserly Rd. W. Campus
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-8123
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-8123
Grades: K-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1313.
Pajaro Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Harkins Slough Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-8102
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-8102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,489 students
Rank: #1414.
Pacific Coast Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
294 Green Valley Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2180
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2180
Grades: K-12
| 165 students
Rank: #1515.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Holly Dr.
Freedom, CA 95019
(831) 728-6260
Freedom, CA 95019
(831) 728-6260
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1616.
Starlight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hammer Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6974
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6974
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1717.
Ohlone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Bay Farms Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6977
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6977
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1818.
Watsonville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 E. Beach St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6390
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6390
Grades: 9-12
| 2,244 students
Rank: #1919.
Pajaro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Salinas Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6238
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6238
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #2020.
Landmark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
235 Ohlone Pkwy.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7940
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7940
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2121.
Ann Soldo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Menasco Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-1310
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-1310
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2222.
Lakeview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2350 E. Lake Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6455
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6455
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #2323.
Calabasas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Calabasas Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6368
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6368
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: #2424.
Mintie White Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Palm Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6321
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6321
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #2525.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
440 Arthur Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7699
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7699
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2626.
Hall District Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sill Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6371
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6371
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
H. A. Hyde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Alta Vista St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6243
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6243
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
T. S. Macquiddy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Martinelli St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6315
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6315
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #2929.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 Herman Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6341
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6341
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #3030.
Amesti Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Amesti Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6250
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6250
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #3131.
E. A. Hall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Brewington Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6270
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #3232.
Radcliff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Rodriguez St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6469
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6469
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #3333.
Renaissance High Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Spring Valley Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6344
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6344
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
140 Herman Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-6066
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-6066
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pajaro Valley Unified School District?
Pajaro Valley Unified School District manages 34 public schools serving 17,376 students.
What is the rank of Pajaro Valley Unified School District?
Pajaro Valley Unified School District is ranked #1517 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pajaro Valley Unified School District?
84% of Pajaro Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pajaro Valley Unified School District?
Pajaro Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pajaro Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,265 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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