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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Cesar E. Chavez Middle

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 440 Arthur Road, Watsonville, CA 95076-3701

(831) 761-7699

1/10
#1277
Rank 1277 out of 1,315
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1284 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1241 · 6th percentile
Science1/10 · #1287 · 3rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Watsonville is a tight-knit agricultural community in the Pajaro Valley, and Chavez Middle reflects the working-class, largely Latino families who make up the heart of this city — but the school faces significant academic challenges, with test scores placing it near the bottom of California middle schools across English, math, and science. Families in this area are often navigating limited resources and a district that serves a high proportion of English learners and economically disadvantaged students, which makes choosing a middle school here a decision that may benefit from exploring supplemental support options or charter alternatives in the broader Santa Cruz County area. Parents who are deeply embedded in the Watsonville community and value proximity and cultural familiarity may still find Chavez a fit, but those prioritizing academic outcomes will want to weigh their options carefully.

Student Demographics

511 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
505 (99%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners321 (63%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged478 (94%)
Students with Disabilities94 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

548
Enrollment
27
Teachers (FTE)
20.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
19
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 Programs5/10 · #750 · 45th percentile

60 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found