Evergreen Middle vs Pajaro Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Middle
Cottonwood · Public middle · Grades 5–8
399 students
Pajaro Middle
Watsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
398 students
| Measure | Evergreen Middle Cottonwood, California | Pajaro Middle Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,334 | #1324 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8843 of 15,369 | #15278 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 7% |
| city | Cottonwood | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evergreen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 6.6).
- •Evergreen Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 7%).
- •Evergreen Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 24%).
- •Evergreen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 96.5%).
- •Evergreen Middle does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.1).
- •Evergreen Middle is the larger school with 399 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 Evergreen Middle better than Pajaro Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Evergreen Middle ranks higher (44.4 vs 6.6 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 Evergreen Middle and Pajaro Middle?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Middle: 399. Pajaro Middle: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Middle and Pajaro Middle rank in California?
Evergreen Middle is 491st of 1,334 and Pajaro Middle is 1324th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).