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#7299 of 9,539 schools in CA
Linscott Charter
Elementary School · Pajaro Valley Unified · Watsonville, CA
A Pajaro Valley Unified charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 Elm St., Watsonville, CA 95076
- Math 37% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linscott Charter score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Linscott Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watsonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,685
Median home value
$767,200
Median rent
$1,851/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pvusd Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Central Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Watsonville PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Moreland Notre DamePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 256 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pajaro Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #16 of 33
- District spending per student
- $20,409NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linscott Charter is listed in Pajaro Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linscott Charter
Linscott Charter is a public elementary school in Watsonville, CA, part of Pajaro Valley Unified, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,299 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linscott Charter
What grades does Linscott Charter serve?
Linscott Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Linscott Charter?
Linscott Charter has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linscott Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Linscott Charter is 28.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linscott Charter rank in CA?
Linscott Charter ranks #7,299 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Linscott Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Linscott Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Linscott Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linscott Charter has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Linscott Charter a charter school?
Yes, Linscott Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Linscott Charter a Title I school?
No, Linscott Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linscott Charter?
65.3% of students at Linscott Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (831) 728-6301
- Area population (ZIP 95076)
- 82,409
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95076; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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