Freshwater Charter Middle School

75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503

Rating

Top 50%

www.freshwatersd.org

Freshwater Charter Middle School serves 54 students in grades 7-8.

Freshwater Charter Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 7-8
Enrollment: 54 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Freshwater Charter Middle School's student population of 54 students has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

54 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Freshwater Charter Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Freshwater Charter Middle School is 0.48, which is less 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

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1562 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-59%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

27:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

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Hispanic

13%

56%

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Black

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White

70%

22%

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Hawaiian

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Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.48

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

28%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Freshwater Elementary School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freshwater Charter Middle School's ranking?

Freshwater Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

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

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Freshwater Charter Middle School?

54 students attend Freshwater Charter Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Freshwater Charter Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Freshwater Charter Middle School?

Freshwater Charter Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Freshwater Charter Middle School offer ?

Freshwater Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Freshwater Charter Middle School part of?

Freshwater Charter Middle School is part of Freshwater Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 54 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education