Mintie White Elementary School

515 Palm Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mintie White 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mintie White Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mintie White Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Mintie White Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mintie White Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9002 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11%
33%
15%
47%
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mintie White Elementary School's ranking?
Mintie White Elementary School is ranked #9002 out of 9,602 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mintie White Elementary School?
499 students attend Mintie White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mintie White Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mintie White Elementary School?
Mintie White Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mintie White Elementary School offer ?
Mintie White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mintie White Elementary School part of?
Mintie White Elementary School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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