Excellent
#1359 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Watsonville Prep
Elementary School · Watsonville Prep District · Hollister, CA
A charter elementary school in Hollister, CA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
650 San Benito St. Ste. 230, Hollister, CA 95023
- Math 41% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Watsonville Prep score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2022, reaching 44% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watsonville Prep 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,175/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hollister), 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
$108,156
Median home value
$740,500
Median rent
$1,908/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Radcliff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Pvusd Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Linscott CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Watsonville Prep District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Watsonville Prep is listed in Watsonville Prep District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watsonville Prep
Watsonville Prep is a public elementary school in Hollister, CA, part of Watsonville Prep District, serving approximately 461 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,359 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watsonville Prep
What grades does Watsonville Prep serve?
Watsonville Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Watsonville Prep?
Watsonville Prep has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watsonville Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Watsonville Prep is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watsonville Prep rank in CA?
Watsonville Prep ranks #1,359 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Watsonville Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Watsonville Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Watsonville Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watsonville Prep has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Watsonville Prep a charter school?
Yes, Watsonville Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Watsonville Prep a Title I school?
No, Watsonville Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watsonville Prep?
78.3% of students at Watsonville Prep 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
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (831) 217-4883
- Area population (ZIP 95023)
- 58,374
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 95023; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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