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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%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,078 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.
Public School 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
1,078 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Making Waves Academy School District, which is ranked #1215 of all 1,904 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
0.23
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
88%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,867 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,012 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,867
$20,100
Spending / Student
$19,012
$18,511
Best Making Waves Academy School District Public Schools (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 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 1,078 students.
What is the rank of Making Waves Academy School District?
Making Waves Academy School District is ranked #1215 out of 1,904 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Making Waves Academy School District?
88% of Making Waves Academy School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Making Waves Academy School District?
Making Waves Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, 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 $19,012 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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