Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Summary:

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary is a public elementary school located in Half Moon Bay, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 542 students. It is part of the Cabrillo Unified School District, which is ranked 636 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools, with a ranking between 2,468 and 4,402 out of around 5,600-5,900 schools over the past decade. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly below the Cabrillo Unified district and the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 28.74% in ELA and 28.57% in Math, compared to the district's 41.63% and 31.55%, and the state's 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and English Language Learner students, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California schools for these subgroups. Additionally, Alvin S. Hatch Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.7% in 2017-2018 to 28.7% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average of around 14% in recent years.

The data reveals a stark contrast between the performance of Alvin S. Hatch Elementary and the nearby high-performing schools, such as those in the Belmont-Redwood Shores and Hillsborough City Elementary districts. These schools, located within 8 miles of Alvin S. Hatch, consistently rank in the top 5-10% of California elementary schools and have significantly higher proficiency rates in all subject areas. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the increasing chronic absenteeism rates at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's relatively low academic performance, and the school's student-teacher ratio of 22.1 may also be a factor to consider in addressing the academic needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 490 Miramontes Ave.
       Half Moon Bay, CA  94019-1824


(650) 712-7160

District: Cabrillo Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4033rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,459 Help


Students who attend Alvin S. Hatch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
High:    Half Moon Bay High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.5%
White:
30.6%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alvin S. Hatch Elementary ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Cabrillo Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Alvin S. Hatch Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cabrillo Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.5%), White (30.6%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cabrillo Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary is 22.1. 2 elementary schools in the Cabrillo Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary is $5,459, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Cabrillo Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alvin S. Hatch Elementary 4033rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Alvin S. Hatch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cabrillo Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabrillo Unified 636th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.52 2842nd 4809 40.9%
2005 46.22 2382nd 4822 50.6%
2006 46.48 2361st 4818 51.0%
2007 42.26 2771st 5113 45.8%
2008 42.60 2806th 5113 45.1%
2009 41.47 2970th 5193 42.8%
2010 51.74 2470th 5314 53.5%
2011 46.08 2828th 5377 47.4%
2012 35.06 3593rd 5390 33.3%
2013 35.21 3664th 5530 33.7%
2015 49.52 2472nd 5611 55.9%
2016 50.51 2468th 5614 56.0%
2017 44.53 2833rd 5692 50.2%
2018 36.15 3398th 5662 40.0%
2019 39.77 3208th 5789 44.6%
2022 33.48 3584th 5883 39.1%
2023 32.07 3727th 5874 36.6%
2024 28.80 4033rd 5862 31.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.62 2079th 3246 36.0%
2019 30.41 2460th 3275 24.9%
2022 20.26 3191st 3311 3.6%
2023 27.84 2681st 3250 17.5%
2024 23.87 2903rd 3160 8.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.04 774th 2420 68.0%
2024 34.78 1567th 2634 40.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.81 4843rd 5084 4.7%
2019 13.38 4922nd 5173 4.9%
2022 16.02 4905th 5264 6.8%
2023 17.05 4905th 5374 8.7%
2024 16.67 5033rd 5511 8.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.58 36th 74 51.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.44 2811th 5413 48.1%
2019 42.57 2947th 5492 46.3%
2022 34.13 3403rd 5635 39.6%
2023 35.26 3341st 5617 40.5%
2024 35.83 3344th 5605 40.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.63 1312th 2585 49.2%
2022 29.32 1525th 2227 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.66 3723rd 5431 31.4%
2019 36.75 3271st 5510 40.6%
2022 33.57 3497th 5663 38.2%
2023 29.81 3797th 5650 32.8%
2024 23.48 4402nd 5636 21.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.89 4558th 4830 5.6%
2019 23.05 4171st 4963 16.0%
2022 19.32 4556th 5084 10.4%
2023 14.07 4844th 5098 5.0%
2024 13.45 4849th 5102 5.0%
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Rank History for White students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.05 1524th 2737 44.3%
2019 47.50 1638th 2834 42.2%
2022 54.85 1323rd 2726 51.5%
2023 48.19 1480th 2662 44.4%
2024 38.55 1742nd 2647 34.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 345 0 9 180 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1989 370 1 25 227 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1990 382 0 25 215 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1991 353 1 30 269 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1992 349 0 31 227 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 345 2 30 232 1 n/a n/a 0 610
1994 352 2 21 230 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1995 343 4 23 261 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1996 343 4 23 261 1 n/a n/a 0 632
1997 358 3 20 263 1 n/a n/a 0 645
1998 351 5 17 292 1 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 334 2 20 278 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 308 2 23 297 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2001 267 0 11 296 1 n/a n/a 33 608
2002 239 2 15 343 1 n/a n/a 12 612
2003 239 2 15 343 1 n/a n/a 12 612
2004 227 3 22 368 0 n/a n/a 12 632
2005 208 2 21 259 0 n/a n/a 14 504
2006 214 3 25 261 1 n/a n/a 14 518
2007 202 5 29 266 1 n/a n/a 12 515
2008 191 6 32 285 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 179 2 30 311 1 0 22 0 545
2010 307 0 19 233 1 0 1 0 561
2011 215 1 27 339 0 0 2 0 584
2012 182 1 17 343 0 0 25 0 568
2013 207 1 19 358 0 0 21 0 606
2014 245 1 17 378 0 0 17 0 658
2015 252 2 18 371 0 0 20 0 663
2016 246 1 19 345 0 0 21 0 632
2017 238 0 14 345 0 0 25 0 622
2018 229 1 12 331 1 0 13 0 587
2019 210 0 16 321 0 0 16 0 563
2020 205 1 15 312 1 1 17 0 552
2021 179 0 13 350 0 1 20 0 563
2022 158 0 10 352 0 0 22 0 542
2023 166 1 10 344 1 0 20 0 542

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 21.0 25.4 n/a
1989 624 23.8 26.2 n/a
1990 622 24.0 25.9 n/a
1991 654 25.0 26.1 n/a
1992 607 25.4 23.8 33.1
1993 610 26.5 23.0 34.1
1994 606 28.5 21.3 38.8
1995 632 26.9 23.5 33.7
1996 632 26.9 23.5 33.7
1997 645 31.9 20.2 35.7
1998 666 34.5 19.3 39.6
1999 635 35.5 17.9 33.4
2000 630 34.5 18.3 36.2
2001 608 33.5 18.1 41
2002 612 32.8 18.7 43.8
2003 612 32.8 18.7 43.8
2004 632 33.0 19.2 44.2
2005 504 26.0 19.4 39.6
2006 518 27.5 18.8 44
2007 515 27.0 19.1 47.7
2008 515 26.5 19.4 49.3
2009 545 27.0 18.8 53.9
2010 561 28.0 20.0 53.7
2011 584 n/a n/a 56.7
2012 568 22.0 25.8 n/a
2013 606 24.0 25.2 50.2
2014 658 26.0 25.3 42.7
2015 663 27.0 24.5 43
2016 632 26.0 24.3 43.8
2017 622 25.0 24.8 42.1
2018 587 20.0 29.3 46.5
2019 563 22.0 25.5 44
2020 552 n/a n/a 44.7
2021 563 22.1 25.4 48.5
2022 542 22.1 24.4 50
2023 542 24.5 22.1 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 21.0 25.4 n/a
1989 624 23.8 26.2 n/a
1990 622 24.0 25.9 n/a
1991 654 25.0 26.1 n/a
1992 607 25.4 23.8 33.1
1993 610 26.5 23.0 34.1
1994 606 28.5 21.3 38.8
1995 632 26.9 23.5 33.7
1996 632 26.9 23.5 33.7
1997 645 31.9 20.2 35.7
1998 666 34.5 19.3 39.6
1999 635 35.5 17.9 33.4
2000 630 34.5 18.3 36.2
2001 608 33.5 18.1 41
2002 612 32.8 18.7 43.8
2003 612 32.8 18.7 43.8
2004 632 33.0 19.2 44.2
2005 504 26.0 19.4 39.6
2006 518 27.5 18.8 44
2007 515 27.0 19.1 47.7
2008 515 26.5 19.4 49.3
2009 545 27.0 18.8 53.9
2010 561 28.0 20.0 53.7
2011 584 n/a n/a 56.7
2012 568 22.0 25.8 n/a
2013 606 24.0 25.2 50.2
2014 658 26.0 25.3 42.7
2015 663 27.0 24.5 43
2016 632 26.0 24.3 43.8
2017 622 25.0 24.8 42.1
2018 587 20.0 29.3 46.5
2019 563 22.0 25.5 44
2020 552 n/a n/a 44.7
2021 563 22.1 25.4 48.5
2022 542 22.1 24.4 50
2023 542 24.5 22.1 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201390.0%8.0%1.0%2.0%90.0%92.0%92.0%90.0%91.0%
201489.0%5.0%0.0%7.0%92.0%95.0%94.0%90.0%94.0%
201592.0%1.0%3.0%4.0%95.0%94.0%96.0%95.0%93.0%
201698.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202192.6%7.4%0.0%96.8%95.8%95.8%96.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,459

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3208th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3727th of 5874 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)54.632.1
 22.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cabrillo Unified)5044.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)38.442.3
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabrillo Unified)39.245.2
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)19.79.1
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Cabrillo Unified)19.79.1
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)39.236.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cabrillo Unified)43.944.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)34.335
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cabrillo Unified)38.145.9
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)10.48.6
 1.8%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Cabrillo Unified)10.48.6
 1.8%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)4526.5
 18.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Cabrillo Unified)55.443
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)29.120.5
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cabrillo Unified)3831.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)28.214.5
 13.7%
   5th Grade Science (Cabrillo Unified)37.128.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Alvin S. Hatch Elementary)17.911.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Cabrillo Unified)17.911.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students563542
 3.7%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian1610
 37.5%
Hispanic321344
 7.2%
Pacific Islander00
White210166
 21%
Two or More Races1620
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%46.5%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 students attended Alvin S. Hatch Elementary.

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary ranks 4033rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Alvin S. Hatch Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 31% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Alvin S. Hatch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
High : Half Moon Bay High


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