Serving 588 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 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rolling Hills Middle serves the southern part of Watsonville, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rolling Hills Middle School's student population of 588 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rolling Hills Middle 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 Rolling Hills Middle School is 0.06, 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
#9326 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rolling Hills Middle School's ranking?
Rolling Hills Middle School is ranked #9326 out of 9,523 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
588 students attend Rolling Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rolling Hills Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% 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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