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Atwater Senior Academy
Middle School · Atwater Elementary · Atwater, CA
An Atwater Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1753 Fifth St., Atwater, CA 95301
Academics
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 12% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Atwater Senior Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,969/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Atwater), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,669
Median home value
$367,800
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 0.2 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Bellevue Senior ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Winton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Grace Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–10 | 3.3 mi | 114 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atwater Elementary
- Schools in district
- 11
- District spending per student
- $15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atwater Senior Academy is listed in Atwater Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atwater Senior Academy
Atwater Senior Academy is a public middle school in Atwater, CA, part of Atwater Elementary, serving approximately 8 students in grades 6th-8th with 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. State assessment records 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.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 95301)
- 42,374
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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