Serving 491 students in grades 6-8, E. A. Hall Middle 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 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E. A. Hall Middle serves the southeastern part of Watsonville, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. A. Hall Middle School's student population of 491 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. A. Hall Middle 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 E. A. Hall Middle School is 0.06, 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
#9425 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. A. Hall Middle School's ranking?
E. A. Hall Middle School is ranked #9425 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend E. A. Hall Middle School?
491 students attend E. A. Hall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of E. A. Hall Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. A. Hall Middle School?
E. A. Hall Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does E. A. Hall Middle School offer ?
E. A. Hall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is E. A. Hall Middle School part of?
E. A. Hall Middle School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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