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Mintie White Elementary

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 515 Palm Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076-3942

(831) 728-6321

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1/10
#5562
Rank 5562 out of 5,722
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5621 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5293 · 8th percentile
Science1/10 · #5505 · 2nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Watsonville is a tight-knit agricultural community in the Pajaro Valley, known for its strawberry fields and strong Latino cultural roots, and Mintie White Elementary reflects that community deeply. The school faces real academic challenges, with test scores ranking in the bottom tier statewide, though math shows a bit more relative strength than English and science. Families here tend to be working-class and community-grounded, and those looking to get involved in improving outcomes at a school where their engagement could genuinely make a difference may find it a meaningful place to plant roots.

Student Demographics

234 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
223 (95%)
White
9 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners167 (71%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged221 (94%)
Students with Disabilities33 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

493
Enrollment
22
Teachers (FTE)
22.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.4
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 · #3357 · 45th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found