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Atwater Senior Academy
Middle School · Atwater Elementary
1753 Fifth St., Atwater, CA 95301
Enrollment
8
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
8
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Atwater Senior Academy
Middle School in Atwater · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Atwater Senior Academy
Atwater Senior Academy is a public middle school in Atwater, CA, part of Atwater Elementary. Atwater Senior Academy serves approximately 8 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Atwater Senior Academy show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 8 students, Atwater Senior Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Atwater Senior Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 8 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Address
- 1753 Fifth St., Atwater, CA 95301
- Website
- aesd.edu
- Phone
- (209) 357-6515
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Location
1753 Fifth St., Atwater, CA 95301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Atwater Senior Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Bellevue Senior Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away). Another option is Winton Middle (rated 7.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Winton). Additionally, Mitchell Intermediate (rated 6.1/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in Atwater, see our Atwater schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Elementary Atwater | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Mitchell Intermediate Atwater | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Elmer Wood Elementary Atwater | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Atwater High Atwater | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Thomas Olaeta Elementary Atwater | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Valley Atwater Community Merced | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Shaffer Elementary Atwater | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Winton Middle Winton | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Bellevue Elementary Atwater | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Frank Sparkes Elementary Winton | 1.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Bellevue Senior Elementary Atwater | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Winfield Elementary Winton | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Sybil N. Crookham Elementary Winton | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Buhach Colony High Atwater | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| GRACE MENNONITE SCHOOL Winton | 3.3 mi | 4.3 |
| McSwain Elementary Merced | 4.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Franklin Elementary Merced | 4.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Stone Ridge Christian Elementary School Merced | 4.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,669
Median Home Value
$367,800
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
Population
42,374
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
56.7%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Median Age
34.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Atwater Senior Academy
What grades does Atwater Senior Academy serve?
Atwater Senior Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Atwater Senior Academy?
Atwater Senior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 8 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atwater Senior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Atwater Senior Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Atwater Senior Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atwater Senior Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Atwater Senior Academy a charter school?
No, Atwater Senior Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atwater Senior Academy a Title I school?
No, Atwater Senior Academy is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 8
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Merced County
- Phone
- (209) 357-6515
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District
Atwater Elementary- District Enrollment
- 4,959
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,368
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