Pajaro Middle School
Tel:
(831)728-6238
- Pajaro Middle School serves 457 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Pajaro Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Pajaro Middle School's student population of 457 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 457 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Pajaro Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pajaro Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall School Rank | #8326 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 38% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 48% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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Asian | n/a | 11% |
Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 6% |
White | 2% | 24% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.41 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 49% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Pajaro Valley Unified School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pajaro Middle School is Ceiba College Preparatory Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ceiba College Preparatory Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ceiba College Preparatory Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Watsonville Ceiba College Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 509 students
0.8 miles
260 W. Riverside Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95077
(831)740-8800 0.8 6-12 509 - Watsonville Linscott Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 276 students
0.8 miles
220 Elm St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6301 0.8 K-8 276 - Watsonville Watsonville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1966 students
1.0 miles
250 E. Beach St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6390 1.0 9-12 1966 - Watsonville Radcliff Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 553 students
1.1 miles
550 Rodriguez St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6469 1.1 K-5 553 - Watsonville E. A. Hall Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 662 students
1.4 miles
201 Brewington Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6270 1.4 6-8 662
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