Amesti Elementary vs Diamond Technology Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesti Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Diamond Technology Institute
Watsonville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
87 students
| Measure | Amesti Elementary Watsonville, California | Diamond Technology Institute Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5570 of 5,693 | #665 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49783 of 50,301 | #11782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Technology Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 8.6).
- •Amesti Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Diamond Technology Institute does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 12%).
- •Diamond Technology Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 95.6%).
- •Diamond Technology Institute does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.7).
- •Amesti Elementary is the larger school with 431 students compared with 87.
- •Amesti Elementary is a public school while Diamond Technology Institute is a charter 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 Amesti Elementary better than Diamond Technology Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Technology Institute ranks higher (36.7 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 Amesti Elementary and Diamond Technology Institute?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amesti Elementary: 431. Diamond Technology Institute: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amesti Elementary and Diamond Technology Institute rank in California?
Amesti Elementary is 5570th of 5,693 and Diamond Technology Institute is 665th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).