Top Rankings
Freshwater Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 307 students in Freshwater Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Freshwater Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
307 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Freshwater Elementary School District, which is ranked #276 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#253 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
55%
# Black Students
1 Student
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
218 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
71%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
48
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,358 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,329 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,358
$21,485
Spending / Student
$12,329
$19,787
Best Freshwater Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Freshwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freshwater Elementary School District?
Freshwater Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 307 students.
What is the rank of Freshwater Elementary School District?
Freshwater Elementary School District is ranked #276 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freshwater Elementary School District?
71% of Freshwater Elementary School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freshwater Elementary School District?
Freshwater Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Freshwater Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,329 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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