Radcliff Elementary

Summary:

Radcliff Elementary is a public elementary school located in Watsonville, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 441 students. The school is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 1237 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Radcliff Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 5-10% of California elementary schools, with a statewide rank between 5,150 and 5,822 out of around 5,800 schools. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly below the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the state of California averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.33% of Radcliff students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 24.98% for the district and 47.04% for the state. Additionally, Radcliff Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.4% in 2018-2019 to 44.9% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the district and state averages.

While the nearby schools, such as Linscott Charter and Watsonville Prep, which are also part of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, generally perform better than Radcliff Elementary on academic measures, Radcliff has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This, combined with the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, may be contributing to its academic struggles, presenting an opportunity for the district and school to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 550 Rodriguez St.
       Watsonville, CA  95076-4210


(831) 728-6469

District: Pajaro Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5781st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Radcliff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rolling Hills Middle
High:    Watsonville High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.7%
White:
2.0%
Not Specified:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Compare Details Radcliff Elementary ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 17th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.69. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.7%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Radcliff Elementary is 20.4, which is the 8th best among 19 elementary schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Radcliff Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Radcliff Elementary 5781st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Radcliff Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pajaro Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Pajaro Valley Unified 1237th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Radcliff Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Radcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 6.26 5064th 5113 1.0%
2008 3.70 5098th 5113 0.3%
2009 10.72 4971st 5193 4.3%
2010 11.60 5077th 5314 4.5%
2011 15.77 4914th 5377 8.6%
2012 7.64 5278th 5390 2.1%
2013 9.19 5332nd 5530 3.6%
2015 13.82 5222nd 5611 6.9%
2016 9.63 5462nd 5614 2.7%
2017 13.11 5261st 5692 7.6%
2018 8.20 5521st 5662 2.5%
2019 8.79 5635th 5789 2.7%
2022 7.92 5819th 5883 1.1%
2023 7.26 5822nd 5874 0.9%
2024 7.69 5781st 5862 1.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Radcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.98 2459th 3246 24.2%
2019 32.74 2291st 3275 30.0%
2022 30.03 2602nd 3311 21.4%
2023 25.20 2865th 3250 11.8%
2024 24.46 2870th 3160 9.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Radcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.92 2500th 2634 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Radcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.30 4945th 5084 2.7%
2019 12.14 4979th 5173 3.8%
2022 9.89 5184th 5264 1.5%
2023 8.23 5327th 5374 0.9%
2024 9.82 5405th 5511 1.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Radcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.34 345th 356 3.1%
2023 30.62 261st 336 22.3%
2024 36.66 245th 364 32.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Radcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.20 5268th 5413 2.7%
2019 12.05 5194th 5492 5.4%
2022 7.61 5608th 5635 0.5%
2023 8.05 5567th 5617 0.9%
2024 8.05 5542nd 5605 1.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Radcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.78 1976th 2128 7.1%
2019 23.47 2152nd 2585 16.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Radcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.04 5310th 5431 2.2%
2019 6.68 5456th 5510 1.0%
2022 9.55 5568th 5663 1.7%
2023 7.65 5604th 5650 0.8%
2024 8.45 5559th 5636 1.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Radcliff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.94 4699th 4830 2.7%
2019 12.74 4758th 4963 4.1%
2022 9.73 5017th 5084 1.3%
2023 8.66 5053rd 5098 0.9%
2024 9.74 4996th 5102 2.1%
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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 Radcliff Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 5 0 3 376 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 1 0 2 400 0 n/a n/a 2 405
2007 3 0 2 428 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2008 8 n/a 2 458 n/a n/a n/a 0 468
2009 4 0 4 454 0 0 0 0 462
2010 1 1 3 441 0 0 0 0 446
2011 4 1 4 476 0 0 0 0 485
2012 8 1 6 501 0 0 0 0 516
2013 5 0 4 535 0 0 0 0 544
2014 8 0 4 519 0 0 0 0 531
2015 9 0 3 549 0 0 0 0 561
2016 17 1 2 540 0 0 0 0 560
2017 19 0 3 531 0 0 0 0 553
2018 24 1 1 523 1 0 0 0 550
2019 29 0 1 498 1 0 1 0 530
2020 18 0 1 491 0 0 0 0 510
2021 10 0 1 467 0 0 0 0 478
2022 6 0 1 449 0 0 0 0 456
2023 9 0 0 431 0 0 0 1 441

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 Radcliff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 384 22.0 17.5 97.1
2006 405 18.0 22.5 93.3
2007 433 21.0 20.6 91.9
2008 468 23.0 20.3 91.2
2009 462 22.0 19.3 89.8
2010 446 18.0 24.7 96
2011 485 n/a n/a 92.2
2012 516 20.0 25.8 n/a
2013 544 19.0 28.6 94.9
2014 531 21.0 25.2 96.4
2015 561 20.0 28.0 95.5
2016 560 22.0 25.4 93.9
2017 553 23.0 24.0 61.8
2018 550 22.0 25.0 86.2
2019 530 22.5 23.5 91.1
2020 510 n/a n/a 94.9
2021 478 21.5 22.2 96.7
2022 456 20.5 22.2 96.5
2023 441 21.5 20.4 97.5

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 Radcliff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 384 22.0 17.5 97.1
2006 405 18.0 22.5 93.3
2007 433 21.0 20.6 91.9
2008 468 23.0 20.3 91.2
2009 462 22.0 19.3 89.8
2010 446 18.0 24.7 96
2011 485 n/a n/a 92.2
2012 516 20.0 25.8 n/a
2013 544 19.0 28.6 94.9
2014 531 21.0 25.2 96.4
2015 561 20.0 28.0 95.5
2016 560 22.0 25.4 93.9
2017 553 23.0 24.0 61.8
2018 550 22.0 25.0 86.2
2019 530 22.5 23.5 91.1
2020 510 n/a n/a 94.9
2021 478 21.5 22.2 96.7
2022 456 20.5 22.2 96.5
2023 441 21.5 20.4 97.5

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

Radcliff Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%1.0%0.0%5.0%99.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%95.0%
201384.0%0.0%0.0%16.0%92.0%97.0%100.0%96.0%88.0%
201499.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201586.0%0.0%1.0%13.0%91.0%99.0%87.0%88.0%90.0%
201696.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
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%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Radcliff Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5635th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5822nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Radcliff Elementary)4.48.5
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pajaro Valley Unified)28.222.6
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Radcliff Elementary)5.414.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pajaro Valley Unified)30.924.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Radcliff Elementary)22.112.5
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pajaro Valley Unified)31.121.3
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Radcliff Elementary)16.16.3
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pajaro Valley Unified)29.420.2
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Radcliff Elementary)25.311.8
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pajaro Valley Unified)31.926.3
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Radcliff Elementary)14.91.5
 13.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pajaro Valley Unified)22.315.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Radcliff Elementary)10.34.4
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Pajaro Valley Unified)17.416.8
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students530441
 16.8%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic498431
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White299
 69%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.1%97.5%
 6.4%


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Students at Radcliff Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Radcliff Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.4% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Radcliff Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rolling Hills Middle
High : Watsonville High

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Radcliff Elementary.


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