Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, H. A. Hyde 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 97% 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: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H. A. Hyde Elementary serves the southeast part of Watsonville, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. A. Hyde Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
H. A. Hyde 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 H. A. Hyde Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#8842 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1991–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Blue
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. A. Hyde Elementary School's ranking?
H. A. Hyde Elementary School is ranked #8842 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are H. A. Hyde Elementary School often compared to?
H. A. Hyde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts, Alianza Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend H. A. Hyde Elementary School?
476 students attend H. A. Hyde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of H. A. Hyde Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. A. Hyde Elementary School?
H. A. Hyde Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does H. A. Hyde Elementary School offer ?
H. A. Hyde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is H. A. Hyde Elementary School part of?
H. A. Hyde Elementary School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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