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#9102 of 9,539 schools in CA
Radcliff Elementary
Elementary School · Pajaro Valley Unified · Watsonville, CA
A Pajaro Valley Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 Rodriguez St., Watsonville, CA 95076
- Math 8% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Radcliff Elementary score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 9% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Radcliff Elementary 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 46Some 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Central Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Moreland Notre DamePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Moreland Notre Dame SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 263 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pajaro Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #32 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
Radcliff Elementary is listed in Pajaro Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Radcliff Elementary
Radcliff Elementary is a public elementary school in Watsonville, CA, part of Pajaro Valley Unified, serving approximately 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,102 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Radcliff Elementary
What grades does Radcliff Elementary serve?
Radcliff Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Radcliff Elementary?
Radcliff Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radcliff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Radcliff Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Radcliff Elementary rank in CA?
Radcliff Elementary ranks #9,102 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Radcliff Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Radcliff Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Radcliff Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Radcliff Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Radcliff Elementary a charter school?
No, Radcliff Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Radcliff Elementary a Title I school?
No, Radcliff Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Radcliff Elementary?
98.1% of students at Radcliff Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (831) 728-6469
- 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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