Diamond Technology Institute
Tel:
(831) 728-6225
- Diamond Technology Institute serves 66 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Diamond Technology Institute placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Diamond Technology Institute places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Diamond Technology Institute's student population of 66 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 66 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Diamond Technology Institute is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Diamond Technology Institute is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2959 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 9% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pajaro Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Diamond Technology Institute is New School Community Day (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cesar E. Chavez Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is H. A. Hyde Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Watsonville H. A. Hyde Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 546 students
0.2 miles
125 Alta Vista St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6243 0.2 K-5 546 - Watsonville Starlight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 646 students
0.2 miles
225 Hammer Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-6974 0.2 K-5 646 - Watsonville Cesar E. Chavez Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 636 students
0.3 miles
440 Arthur Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-7699 0.3 6-8 636 - Freedom Freedom Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 640 students
0.7 miles
25 Holly Dr.
Freedom, CA 95019
(831) 728-6260 0.7 K-5 640 - Watsonville New School Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 55 students
0.7 miles
165 Harkins Slough Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 761-6140 0.7 7-12 55
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