Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Radcliff 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Radcliff Elementary serves the southern part of Watsonville, CA, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Radcliff Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Radcliff 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 Radcliff Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#9358 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Hispanic
98%
56%
White
2%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radcliff Elementary School's ranking?
Radcliff Elementary School is ranked #9358 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Radcliff Elementary School?
409 students attend Radcliff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Radcliff Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Radcliff Elementary School?
Radcliff Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Radcliff Elementary School offer ?
Radcliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Radcliff Elementary School part of?
Radcliff Elementary School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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