Pajaro Valley Unified Elementary Schools
20 schools ranked by composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
District performance overview
Pajaro Valley Unified has 20 ranked elementary schools averaging a composite score of 35.7 — 9.9 points below the state average of 45.5. Scores range from 25.6 to 56.0.
The highest-scoring school is Rio del Mar Elementary with a composite of 56.0 and 26.5% exceeding standard.
Wide performance spread: The 30.4-point gap between the highest and lowest scoring schools in Pajaro Valley Unified suggests significant variation in school quality within the same district. Choosing the right school within this district matters more than choosing the district itself.
District-wide chronic absenteeism averages 24.1%, below the state average of 18.7%.