Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts 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 Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts is 0.44, 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
#6258 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts's ranking?
Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts is ranked #6258 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts often compared to?
Watsonville Charter School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Linscott Charter, Bradley Elementary School, Alianza Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts?
393 students attend Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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