Cesar E. Chavez Middle vs Rolling Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Rolling Hills Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Middle Watsonville, California | Rolling Hills Middle Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1257 of 1,334 | #1322 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15086 of 15,369 | #15275 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 548 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 10% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.1 vs 6.7).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on math proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 94.6%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.8).
- •Rolling Hills Middle is the larger school with 588 students compared with 548.
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 Rolling Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar E. Chavez Middle ranks higher (10.1 vs 6.7 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 Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Rolling Hills Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 548. Rolling Hills Middle: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Rolling Hills Middle rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 1257th of 1,334 and Rolling Hills Middle is 1322nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).