Excellent
#902 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Waterford Junior
Middle School · Waterford Unified · Waterford, CA
A Waterford Unified middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12916 Bentley St., Waterford, CA 95386
- Math 37% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterford Junior score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waterford Junior 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 57Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting Waters CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Hickman MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 147 | 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
- #1 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
Waterford Junior is listed in Waterford Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterford Junior
Waterford Junior is a public middle school in Waterford, CA, part of Waterford Unified, serving approximately 262 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #902 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterford Junior
What grades does Waterford Junior serve?
Waterford Junior serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Waterford Junior?
Waterford Junior has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Junior?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Junior is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterford Junior rank in CA?
Waterford Junior ranks #902 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Waterford Junior's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterford Junior 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 Waterford Junior?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterford Junior has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Waterford Junior a charter school?
No, Waterford Junior is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterford Junior a Title I school?
No, Waterford Junior is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterford Junior?
93.5% of students at Waterford Junior 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
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (209) 874-2382
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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