Alianza Charter vs Amesti Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alianza Charter
Watsonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
626 students
Amesti Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
| Measure | Alianza Charter Watsonville, California | Amesti Elementary Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3616 of 5,693 | #5570 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40628 of 50,301 | #49783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 626 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 18% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alianza Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 8.6).
- •Alianza Charter does better on math proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Alianza Charter does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Alianza Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 95.6%).
- •Amesti Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.4).
- •Alianza Charter is the larger school with 626 students compared with 431.
- •Alianza Charter is a charter school while Amesti Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alianza Charter better than Amesti Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alianza Charter ranks higher (26.6 vs 8.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alianza Charter and Amesti Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alianza Charter: 626. Amesti Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alianza Charter and Amesti Elementary rank in California?
Alianza Charter is 3616th of 5,693 and Amesti Elementary is 5570th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).