Ceiba College Preparatory Academy vs Pajaro Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
Watsonville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
501 students
Pajaro Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
398 students
| Measure | Ceiba College Preparatory Academy Watsonville, California | Pajaro Middle Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 1,343 | #1324 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10768 of 16,910 | #15278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 501 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ceiba College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 6.6).
- •Ceiba College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Ceiba College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24%).
- •Ceiba College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 96.5%).
- •Ceiba College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 22.1).
- •Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 501 students compared with 398.
- •Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Pajaro Middle 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 Ceiba College Preparatory Academy better than Pajaro Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ceiba College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (40.8 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 Ceiba College Preparatory Academy and Pajaro Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy: 501. Pajaro Middle: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ceiba College Preparatory Academy and Pajaro Middle rank in California?
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy is 564th of 1,343 and Pajaro Middle is 1324th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).