Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Amesti Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amesti Elementary serves the eastern part of Watsonville, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amesti Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amesti Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amesti Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#9359 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
95%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amesti Elementary School's ranking?
Amesti Elementary School is ranked #9359 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Amesti Elementary School often compared to?
Amesti Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradley Elementary School, Freedom Elementary School, Alianza Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Amesti Elementary School?
431 students attend Amesti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Amesti Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amesti Elementary School?
Amesti Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Amesti Elementary School offer ?
Amesti Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Amesti Elementary School part of?
Amesti Elementary School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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