Cesar E. Chavez Middle vs Starlight Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 242 m 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
Starlight Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Cesar E. Chavez Middle Watsonville, California | Starlight Elementary Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1257 of 1,334 | #5225 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15086 of 15,369 | #48547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 548 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 28% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Starlight Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.9 vs 10.1).
- •Starlight Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 11%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 91.6%).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.5).
- •Cesar E. Chavez Middle is the larger school with 548 students compared with 383.
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 Starlight Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Starlight Elementary ranks higher (12.9 vs 10.1 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 Starlight Elementary?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle: 548. Starlight Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar E. Chavez Middle and Starlight Elementary rank in California?
Cesar E. Chavez Middle is 1257th of 1,334 and Starlight Elementary is 5225th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).