Serving 1,124 students in grades 5-12, Making Waves Academy 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Making Waves Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Making Waves Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Making Waves Academy?
The graduation rate of Making Waves Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Making Waves Academy?
1,124 students attend Making Waves Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Making Waves Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Making Waves Academy?
Making Waves Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Making Waves Academy offer ?
Making Waves Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Making Waves Academy part of?
This school is the best school I have ever been to .we may get out late but it's worth it. We learn a lot more thing than other school.this is my second year so I don't know how the other grades are but so far this school is the best school I have ever went to
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lilsw
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