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#4239 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Richard M. Moon Primary
Elementary School · Waterford Unified · Waterford, CA
A Waterford Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
319 North Reinway Ave., Waterford, CA 95386
- Math 42% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard M. Moon Primary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* 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
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard M. Moon Primary 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting Waters CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Hickman CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Hickman ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Gratton CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 4.8 mi | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Waterford Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard M. Moon Primary is listed in Waterford Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard M. Moon Primary
Richard M. Moon Primary is a public elementary school in Waterford, CA, part of Waterford Unified, serving approximately 506 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,239 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard M. Moon Primary
What grades does Richard M. Moon Primary serve?
Richard M. Moon Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Richard M. Moon Primary?
Richard M. Moon Primary has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard M. Moon Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard M. Moon Primary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard M. Moon Primary rank in CA?
Richard M. Moon Primary ranks #4,239 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richard M. Moon Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard M. Moon Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Richard M. Moon Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard M. Moon Primary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Richard M. Moon Primary a charter school?
No, Richard M. Moon Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard M. Moon Primary a Title I school?
No, Richard M. Moon Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard M. Moon Primary?
90.5% of students at Richard M. Moon Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (209) 847-2371
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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