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Calabasas Elementary School vs. Alianza Charter

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School Overview

School
Calabasas Elementary School
202 Calabasas Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Alianza Charter
115 Casserly Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Alianza Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Calabasas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alianza Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
497 students
648 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Calabasas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alianza Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Calabasas Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alianza Charter.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Calabasas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alianza Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Calabasas Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alianza Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#8820 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#5799 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Calabasas Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alianza Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calabasas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alianza Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calabasas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alianza Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alianza Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Calabasas Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alianza Charter by grade.
Kindergarten Students
79
87
Grade 1 Students
61
79
Grade 2 Students
77
83
Grade 3 Students
64
70
Grade 4 Students
79
71
Grade 5 Students
83
70
Grade 6 Students
54
63
Grade 7 Students
-
64
Grade 8 Students
-
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Calabasas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alianza Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
96%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Calabasas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alianza Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Calabasas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alianza Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% White
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Calabasas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alianza Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Calabasas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alianza Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.08
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Calabasas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alianza Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Calabasas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alianza Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Calabasas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alianza Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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