Cesar E. Chavez Middle vs Mintie White Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
548 students
Mintie White Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Middle Watsonville, California | Mintie White Elementary Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1257 of 1,334 | #5527 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15086 of 15,369 | #49642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 548 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 19% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.1 vs 9.3).
- •Mintie White Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 94.1%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.4).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle is the larger school with 548 students compared with 493.
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 Cesar E. Chavez Middle better than Mintie White Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Mintie White Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 548. Mintie White Elementary: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Mintie White Elementary rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 1257th of 1,334 and Mintie White Elementary is 5527th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).