E. A. Hall Middle vs Pajaro Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. A. Hall Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
Pajaro Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
398 students
| Measure | E. A. Hall Middle Watsonville, California | Pajaro Middle Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1334 of 1,334 | #1324 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15323 of 15,369 | #15278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 491 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 7% |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pajaro Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (6.6 vs 4.6).
- •Pajaro Middle does better on math proficiency (7% vs 6%).
- •Pajaro Middle does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Pajaro Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 97.4%).
- •Pajaro Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.3).
- •E. A. Hall Middle is the larger school with 491 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 E. A. Hall Middle better than Pajaro Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pajaro Middle ranks higher (6.6 vs 4.6 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 E. A. Hall Middle and Pajaro Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. A. Hall Middle: 491. Pajaro Middle: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. A. Hall Middle and Pajaro Middle rank in California?
E. A. Hall Middle is 1334th of 1,334 and Pajaro Middle is 1324th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).