4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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:

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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
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
1,084 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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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
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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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

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