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Connecting Waters Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 776 students in Connecting Waters Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Connecting Waters Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
776 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Connecting Waters Charter School District, which is ranked #1068 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 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1033 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
35%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
44%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,492 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 87% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,916 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,492
$20,100
Spending / Student
$15,916
$18,511
Best Connecting Waters Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Connecting Waters Charter School District?
Connecting Waters Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 776 students.
What is the rank of Connecting Waters Charter School District?
Connecting Waters Charter School District is ranked #1068 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Connecting Waters Charter School District?
44% of Connecting Waters Charter School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Connecting Waters Charter School District?
Connecting Waters Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Connecting Waters Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,916 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
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