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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Pajaro Middle

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 250 Salinas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076-5229

(831) 728-6238

1/10
#1240
Rank 1240 out of 1,315
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1209 · 8th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1253 · 5th percentile
Science1/10 · #1217 · 8th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Pajaro Middle serves a tight-knit, working-class community in Watsonville, a city rooted in agriculture and Latino culture in the southern end of Santa Cruz County — far from the beach town image most outsiders associate with the region. Families here are deeply community-oriented, and the school reflects that, serving a predominantly Spanish-speaking population where supporting students' growth in both English and math is an ongoing priority. It's a school that may appeal most to families who are actively involved and looking for ways to supplement their child's education, whether through community resources, tutoring, or extracurricular programs in the broader Pajaro Valley area.

Student Demographics

372 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
368 (99%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners280 (75%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged358 (96%)
Students with Disabilities58 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

398
Enrollment
18.4
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
24.1
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 · #906 · 34th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found