Pajaro Middle

440 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pajaro Middle School is a public school located in Watsonville, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Situated within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, the school functions as a community hub for the local area, focusing on fostering academic growth and social-emotional development during the critical middle school transition years. The campus is designed to support a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic background of the Salinas Road community.

Academically, the school strives to prepare students for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and history. Beyond standard instruction, Pajaro Middle School typically offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services aimed at keeping students engaged and supported. By providing a structured and inclusive environment, the school aims to equip its students with the necessary tools for both educational success and future community involvement.

440

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pajaro Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	435
Asian	1

Hispanic
435 (98.9 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-6238
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 155

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 143