Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley's student population of 628 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
The graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
628 students attend Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley offer ?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley part of?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is part of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District.
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