Aromas vs Pajaro Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aromas
Aromas · Public elementary · Grades K–8
399 students
Pajaro Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
398 students
| Measure | Aromas Aromas, California | Pajaro Middle Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2346 of 5,693 | #1324 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30201 of 50,301 | #15278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 7% |
| city | Aromas | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aromas scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 6.6).
- •Aromas does better on math proficiency (43% vs 7%).
- •Aromas does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 24%).
- •Aromas does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 96.5%).
- •Aromas does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.1).
- •Aromas is the larger school with 399 students compared with 398.
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 Aromas better than Pajaro Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aromas ranks higher (42.6 vs 6.6 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 Aromas and Pajaro Middle?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Aromas and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aromas: 399. Pajaro Middle: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aromas and Pajaro Middle rank in California?
Aromas is 2346th of 5,693 and Pajaro Middle is 1324th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).