Rolling Hills Middle School

130 Herman Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Rolling Hills Middle 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% (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 21:1 is equal to 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rolling Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rolling Hills Middle School's student population of 610 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Rolling Hills Middle 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 Rolling Hills Middle 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#9374 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6%
33%
15%
47%
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rolling Hills Middle School's ranking?
Rolling Hills Middle School is ranked #9374 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rolling Hills Middle School often compared to?
Rolling Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aptos Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% 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 Rolling Hills Middle School?
610 students attend Rolling Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rolling Hills Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rolling Hills Middle School?
Rolling Hills Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rolling Hills Middle School offer ?
Rolling Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rolling Hills Middle School part of?
Rolling Hills Middle School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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