Top Rankings
Making Waves Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,103 students in Making Waves Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料 in Making Waves Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,103 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Making Waves Academy School District, which is ranked #1212 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1208 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
87%
56%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,372 is higher than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,581 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,372
$19,975
Spending / Student
$18,581
$18,396
Best Making Waves Academy School District 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Gr: 5-12 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Making Waves Academy School District?
Making Waves Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,103 students.
What is the rank of Making Waves Academy School District?
Making Waves Academy School District is ranked #1212 out of 1,907 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Making Waves Academy School District?
87% of Making Waves Academy School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Making Waves Academy School District?
Making Waves Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Making Waves Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,581 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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