Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Top Rankings
Pajaro Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 18,182 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 23% (versus the California public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
34 Schools
10,296 Schools
# Students
18,182 Students
5,953,047 Students
# Teachers
863 Teachers
264,842 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Pajaro Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1499 of all 1,873 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#255 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.63
# American Indian Students
36 Students
28,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
228 Students
702,454 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
15,468 Students
3,303,290 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
56%
# Black Students
63 Students
306,607 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,197 Students
1,290,657 Students
% White Students
12%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
25,750 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
294,072 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,309
458,234
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,260
423,255
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,351
429,448
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,350
436,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,457
444,008
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,408
446,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,333
437,800
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,418
457,732
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,513
465,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,596
499,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,479
493,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,413
477,411
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,295
484,525
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,734. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,280 is less than the state median of $19,832. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue (19-20)
$292 MM
$29 MM
Spending (19-20)
$314 MM
$29 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,054
$19,734
Spending / Student
$17,280
$19,832
Best Pajaro Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diamond Technology Institute Elementary School
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 Diamond Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6225
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6225
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alianza Charter
Charter School
115 Casserly Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6333
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6333
Grades: K-8
| 675 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Amesti Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6250
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6250
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: n/an/a
1140 Menasco Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-1310
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-1310
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Mariner Way
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7832
Grades: 9-12
| 1,435 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Hntngtn Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-3234
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-3234
Grades: 7-8
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 Corralitos Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6366
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6366
Grades: K-6
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
202 Calabasas Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6368
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6368
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
440 Arthur Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7699
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7699
Grades: 6-8
| 610 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
Rank: n/an/a
201 Brewington Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6270
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6270
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Holly Dr.
Freedom, CA 95019
(831) 728-6260
Freedom, CA 95019
(831) 728-6260
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 Alta Vista St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6243
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6243
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Sill Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6371
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6371
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: n/an/a
2350 E. Lake Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6455
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6455
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
235 Ohlone Pkwy.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7940
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7940
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
Linscott Charter
Charter School
220 Elm St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6301
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6301
Grades: K-8
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
6860 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-5211
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 Palm Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6321
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6321
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
New School Community Day
Alternative School
165 Harkins Slough Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-6140
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-6140
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
21 Bay Farms Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6977
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6977
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Coast Charter
Charter School
294 Green Valley Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2180
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2180
Grades: K-12
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 Salinas Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6238
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6238
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Harkins Slough Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-8102
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-8102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,553 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pvusd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
250 E. Beach St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2482
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 786-2482
Grades: K-12
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 Rodriguez St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6469
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6469
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance High Continuation
Alternative School
11 Spring Valley Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6344
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6344
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
819 Pinehurst Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-2053
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 Herman Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6341
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6341
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 Hammer Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6974
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6974
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
330 Martinelli St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6315
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6315
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 Aptos Sch Rd.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7836
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
115 Casserly Rd. W. Campus
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-8123
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-8123
Grades: K-8
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 E. Beach St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6390
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6390
Grades: 9-12
| 2,319 students
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