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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 26 public elementary schools serving 11,426 students in Pajaro Valley Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Pajaro Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
34 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
17,376 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
826 Teachers
172,951 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
0.65
# American Indian Students
28 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
204 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,570 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
54%
# Black Students
48 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
2,271 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
13%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
223 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,299
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,283
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,234
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,311
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,320
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,321
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,376
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,335
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,354
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,386
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,427
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,443
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,287
36,556
# 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 Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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
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