Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay's student population of 514 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1002 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay's ranking?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is ranked #1002 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
The graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
514 students attend Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay offer ?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay part of?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is part of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay School District.
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