E. A. Hall Middle vs Watsonville Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Watsonville Prep
Watsonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
488 students
| Measure | E. A. Hall Middle Watsonville, California | Watsonville Prep Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1334 of 1,334 | #4243 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15323 of 15,369 | #44191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 491 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | – |
| Math proficiency | 6% | – |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watsonville Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 4.6).
- •Watsonville Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 97.4%).
- •E. A. Hall Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.4).
- •E. A. Hall Middle is the larger school with 491 students compared with 488.
- •E. A. Hall Middle is a public school while Watsonville Prep is a charter 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 E. A. Hall Middle better than Watsonville Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Watsonville Prep ranks higher (21.1 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 Watsonville Prep?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. A. Hall Middle: 491. Watsonville Prep: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. A. Hall Middle and Watsonville Prep rank in California?
E. A. Hall Middle is 1334th of 1,334 and Watsonville Prep is 4243rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).