Serving 708 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley's student population of 708 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4888 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley's ranking?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is ranked #4888 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
The graduation rate of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
708 students attend Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley offer ?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley part of?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is part of Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley School District.
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