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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 330 Martinelli Street, Watsonville, CA 95076-2810

(831) 728-6315

1/10
#5700
Rank 5700 out of 5,722
Top 100%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5683 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5659 · 1st percentile
Science1/10 · #5551 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Watsonville sits at the southern edge of Santa Cruz County, a working-class agricultural community shaped by the strawberry fields and apple orchards that surround it — and MacQuiddy Elementary reflects that community deeply. The school serves a predominantly Latino, Spanish-speaking population, and families here are navigating real challenges around language access, poverty, and educational resources that go beyond what test scores can capture. For families in the area, understanding the academic gaps is important, but so is recognizing that the surrounding community is tight-knit and resilient, and that advocacy — whether through district programs, community organizations, or supplemental support at home — will play a meaningful role in a child's experience here.

Student Demographics

232 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
208 (90%)
White
16 (7%)
Asian
4 (2%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners155 (67%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged220 (95%)
Students with Disabilities50 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

438
Enrollment
20
Teachers (FTE)
21.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.1
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 · #3665 · 39th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found