Connecting Waters Charter

12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386

Rating

Top 20%

www.connectingwaters.org

Connecting Waters Charter serves 1,068 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Connecting Waters Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,068 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Connecting Waters Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Connecting Waters Charter's student population of 1,068 students has declined by 32% over five school years.

The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

1,068 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

77 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Connecting Waters Charter is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Connecting Waters Charter is 0.65, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#664 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≥50%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

36%

56%

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Black

White

46%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.63

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Graduation Rate

80-84%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecting Waters Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Connecting Waters Charter School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connecting Waters Charter's ranking?

Connecting Waters Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter?

The graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Connecting Waters Charter?

1,068 students attend Connecting Waters Charter.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Connecting Waters Charter students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Connecting Waters Charter?

Connecting Waters Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Connecting Waters Charter offer ?

Connecting Waters Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Connecting Waters Charter part of?

Connecting Waters Charter is part of Connecting Waters Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,068 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education