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112 Diamond Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076-3184
Summary
Diamond Technology Institute is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
77.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 22.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 174/1,596 (89th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 746/1,596 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 87 |
| Low-Income Students | 67 (77.0%) |
| English Learners | 10 (11.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 10.6 points from last year and rose 10.6 points over the full period. Math rose 15.6 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
77.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2013, 2014.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
22.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English-learner comparison unavailable.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Diamond Technology Institute compare within the district?
Diamond Technology Institute is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Pajaro Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Diamond Technology Institute rank in California?
Diamond Technology Institute ranks No. 174 of 1,596 in reading and No. 746 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Diamond Technology Institute compare with other schools in Watsonville?
Diamond Technology Institute is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Watsonville with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WatsonvilleHow does Diamond Technology Institute compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Diamond Technology Institute is No. 1 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Technology InstituteThis school | 22.7% | 77.3% |
| Pajaro Valley High | 14.5% | 51.0% |
| Watsonville High | 15.4% | 34.9% |
