Very Good
#2502 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Freshwater Charter Middle
Middle School · Freshwater Elementary · Eureka, CA
A Freshwater Elementary charter middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
75 Greenwood Heights Dr., Eureka, CA 95503
- Math 51% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freshwater Charter Middle score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Freshwater Charter Middle 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,301/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eureka), 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
$76,708
Median home value
$411,500
Median rent
$1,485/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Outreach SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 2.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Humboldt Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–7 | 3.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall CourtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Glen PaulEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Freshwater Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freshwater Charter Middle is listed in Freshwater Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freshwater Charter Middle
Freshwater Charter Middle is a public middle school in Eureka, CA, part of Freshwater Elementary, serving approximately 48 students in grades 7th-8th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,502 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freshwater Charter Middle
What grades does Freshwater Charter Middle serve?
Freshwater Charter Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Freshwater Charter Middle?
Freshwater Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freshwater Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Freshwater Charter Middle is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freshwater Charter Middle rank in CA?
Freshwater Charter Middle ranks #2,502 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Freshwater Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Freshwater Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Freshwater Charter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freshwater Charter Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Freshwater Charter Middle a charter school?
Yes, Freshwater Charter Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Freshwater Charter Middle a Title I school?
No, Freshwater Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freshwater Charter Middle?
45.8% of students at Freshwater Charter Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (707) 442-2969
- Area population (ZIP 95503)
- 24,442
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 95503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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