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Ann Soldo Elementary

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 1140 Menasco Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076-3454

(831) 786-1310

1/10
#5335
Rank 5335 out of 5,722
Top 93%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5478 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5307 · 7th percentile
Science3/10 · #4426 · 21st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Watsonville sits at the southern edge of Santa Cruz County, a working agricultural community where strawberry fields stretch to the horizon and family roots run deep in the region's farming heritage. Ann Soldo Elementary serves this tight-knit community, and while academics present real challenges — particularly in English and math — the school's science scores show some genuine bright spots worth noting. Families who are active in their children's education and connected to school resources may find opportunities to supplement learning here, and the surrounding community's strong cultural identity gives kids a grounded, real-world context that classrooms alone can't always provide.

Student Demographics

163 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
157 (96%)
White
4 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners105 (64%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged155 (95%)
Students with Disabilities31 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

377
Enrollment
19.4
Teachers (FTE)
19.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3938 · 35th percentile

61 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found