Making Waves Academy District School District
School District · Richmond, California
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,069
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,069
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
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Making Waves Academy
Richmond · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$23,069
+$5,422 vs California median
District size
1,103 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +14.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Making Waves Academy District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Making Waves Academy District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Making Waves Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
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About Making Waves Academy District
Making Waves Academy District is a Richmond, California school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 1,103 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $23,069 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Making Waves Academy District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Making Waves Academy, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Making Waves Academy District students show an average math proficiency of 22.4% and ELA proficiency of 45.6%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Making Waves Academy District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Making Waves Academy District with test data.
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Richmond
- Total Enrollment
- 1,103
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Making Waves Academy District?
Making Waves Academy District has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Making Waves Academy District?
The average composite rating for Making Waves Academy District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Making Waves Academy District?
Making Waves Academy District spends $23,069 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Making Waves Academy District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Making Waves Academy District is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Making Waves Academy District?
Making Waves Academy is the highest-rated school in Making Waves Academy District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Making Waves Academy District?
Across schools in Making Waves Academy District with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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