Excellent
#922 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
School · Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay District · Waterford, CA
A charter school in Waterford, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
12420 Bentley St., Waterford, CA 95386
- Math 55% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 62% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,076/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterford), 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
$71,336
Median home value
$391,100
Median rent
$1,543/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95386; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Fremont Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Crossroads High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Mission Valley Spectrum - MissionPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 4–12 | 4.3 mi | 41 | 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.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is listed in Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is a public school in Waterford, CA, part of Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay District, serving approximately 505 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #922 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
What grades does Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay serve?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
The student-teacher ratio at Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay rank in CA?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay ranks #922 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay's MySchoolScout rating?
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay a charter school?
Yes, Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay a Title I school?
No, Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay?
26.9% of students at Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.4%
- Phone
- (209) 874-1119
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95386)
- 10,410
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 32
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 95386; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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