Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts 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 26% (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 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts's student population of 398 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts 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 Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts is 0.39, 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
#6805 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts?
398 students attend Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts?
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts offer ?
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts part of?
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
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