Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Linscott Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linscott Charter's student population of 259 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
259 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Linscott Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linscott Charter is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3456 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
82%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
12%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linscott Charter's ranking?
Linscott Charter is ranked #3456 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Linscott Charter often compared to?
Linscott Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts, Bradley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Linscott Charter?
259 students attend Linscott Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Linscott Charter students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linscott Charter?
Linscott Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Linscott Charter offer ?
Linscott Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Linscott Charter part of?
Linscott Charter is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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