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Making Waves Academy

4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,103 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 1,103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Making Waves Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Making Waves Academy's student population of 1,103 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
1,103 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6425 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Making Waves Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Making Waves Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Making Waves Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Making Waves Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
87%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Making Waves Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Making Waves Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Making Waves Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Making Waves Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Making Waves Academy and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Making Waves Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Making Waves Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Making Waves Academy's ranking?
Making Waves Academy is ranked #6425 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Making Waves Academy often compared to?
Making Waves Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Public School Tamalpais, Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
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?
1,103 students attend Making Waves Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Making Waves Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 21:1.
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?
Making Waves Academy is part of Making Waves Academy School District.

School Reviews
5   5/17/2016
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 1,103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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