Pajaro Middle School
Pajaro Middle School serves 458 students in grades 6-8.
Pajaro Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pajaro Middle School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pajaro Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Pajaro Middle School is 0.02, 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
#9118 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Pajaro Middle School?
458 students attend Pajaro Middle School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
99% of Pajaro Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pajaro Middle School?
Pajaro Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Pajaro Middle School offer ?
Pajaro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
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