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Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 708 students in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,360 Schools
# Students
708 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District, which is ranked #983 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#979 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
50%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
35%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,753 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,945 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,753
$19,978
Spending / Student
$5,945
$18,399
Best Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 West Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District manages 1 public schools serving 708 students.
What is the rank of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District is ranked #983 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District?
50% of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $5,945 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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