Making Waves Academy

4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806

Rating

Bottom 50%

www.makingwavesacademy.org

Making Waves Academy serves 1,084 students in grades 5-12.

Making Waves Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 1,084 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Making Waves Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Making Waves Academy's student population of 1,084 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Total Students

1,084 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Making Waves Academy is ranked within the bottom 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 Making Waves Academy is 0.26, 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

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2648 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Making Waves Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

86%

56%

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Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Making Waves Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90-94%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Making Waves Academy and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

57%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Making Waves Academy 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

13%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Making Waves Academy School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Making Waves Academy's ranking?

Making Waves Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Making Waves Academy?

The graduation rate of Making Waves Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Making Waves Academy?

1,084 students attend Making Waves Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Making Waves Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Making Waves Academy?

Making Waves Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Making Waves Academy offer ?

Making Waves Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12

What school district is Making Waves Academy part of?

Making Waves Academy is part of Making Waves Academy School District.

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

This school is the best school I have ever been to .we may get out late but it's worth it. We learn a lot more thing than other school.this is my second year so I don't know how the other grades are but so far this school is the best school I have ever went to

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lilsw

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 1,084 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education