Freshwater Charter Middle

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Freshwater Charter Middle ranks 551 st of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Freshwater Charter Middle is a public charter middle school located in Eureka, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 43 students. This high-performing school is part of the Freshwater Elementary District, which is ranked 348 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Freshwater Charter Middle has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates were 51.11% for end-of-course, 59.26% for 7th grade, and 38.89% for 8th grade, all of which were higher than the state averages. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 51.11% for end-of-course, 51.85% for 7th grade, and 50% for 8th grade, again exceeding the state averages. The school has also demonstrated exceptional performance among its female and male student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 2,509 California middle schools for female students and 9th out of 2,527 for male students, both with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

While Freshwater Charter Middle has maintained a high level of academic performance, the school's fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate and increasing percentage of economically disadvantaged students are areas that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions. Compared to nearby schools, such as Monument Middle, Toddy Thomas Middle, and Fortuna Middle, Freshwater Charter Middle outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-8

75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503-9569

(707) 442-2969

District: Freshwater Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
551^st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,993

Student/teacher ratio: 24.0

Number of students: 48

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

Hispanic:

25.0%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freshwater Charter Middle ranks better than 80.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), Hispanic (25%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freshwater Charter Middle is 24. (See more...)

Compare Freshwater Charter Middle employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freshwater Charter Middle is $8,993.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Freshwater Charter Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Freshwater Charter Middle 551^st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Freshwater Charter Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Freshwater Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Freshwater Elementary 348^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Freshwater Charter Middle

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Rank History for all students at Freshwater Charter Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	57.93	620^th	1769	65.0%
2005	72.50	399^th	1777	77.5%
2006	73.93	394^th	1804	78.2%
2007	88.66	151^st	1999	92.4%
2008	86.24	170^th	2005	91.5%
2009	85.27	189^th	2063	90.8%
2010	82.17	253^rd	2179	88.4%
2011	76.50	377^th	2236	83.1%
2012	62.64	751^st	2259	66.8%
2013	71.31	563^rd	2379	76.3%
2015	77.23	482^nd	2477	80.5%
2016	82.36	387^th	2497	84.5%
2017	93.41	162^nd	2508	93.5%
2018	91.30	211^th	2480	91.5%
2019	86.62	340^th	2715	87.5%
2021	57.07	345^th	894	61.4%
2022	91.24	245^th	2740	91.1%
2023	82.94	413^th	2802	85.3%
2024	76.58	551^st	2777	80.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Freshwater Charter Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	87.90	275^th	2380	88.4%
2022	99.66	2^nd	2509	99.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Freshwater Charter Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	90.58	212^th	2273	90.7%
2019	79.62	428^th	2407	82.2%
2021	40.61	412^th	763	46.0%
2022	99.55	9^th	2527	99.6%

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Rank History for White students at Freshwater Charter Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	80.34	256^th	1496	82.9%
2019	77.56	313^th	1602	80.5%
2022	84.28	157^th	1555	89.9%
2023	59.53	590^th	1552	62.0%
2024	67.15	467^th	1535	69.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Freshwater Charter Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	15	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	16
2001	32	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	34
2002	35	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	1	43
2003	35	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	1	43
2004	37	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	1	43
2005	42	0	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	48
2006	38	1	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	45
2007	37	2	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	46
2008	43	n/a	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	49
2009	46	0	1	1	4	0	0	0	52
2010	42	0	0	1	2	0	6	0	51
2011	44	0	0	2	2	0	5	0	53
2012	45	0	0	2	4	0	3	0	54
2013	42	0	0	4	3	0	5	0	54
2014	43	0	0	2	3	0	3	0	51
2015	45	0	1	3	2	0	2	0	53
2016	39	0	2	5	1	0	0	0	47
2017	45	0	1	3	0	0	1	0	50
2018	47	0	1	2	1	0	2	0	53
2019	43	0	1	4	3	0	1	0	52
2020	36	0	0	8	3	0	3	0	50
2021	38	0	0	7	3	0	6	0	54
2022	34	0	0	6	1	0	5	0	46
2023	31	0	0	9	0	0	3	0	43
2024	31	0	1	12	0	0	4	0	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Freshwater Charter Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	16	0.2	80.0	0
2001	34	2.8	12.1	17.6
2002	43	2.6	16.5	38.1
2003	43	2.6	16.5	38.1
2004	43	2.6	16.5	0
2005	48	2.6	18.5	47.9
2006	45	2.6	17.3	33.3
2007	46	2.6	17.7	30.4
2008	49	2.0	24.5	40.8
2009	52	2.0	26.0	38.5
2010	51	2.5	20.4	31.4
2011	53	n/a	n/a	24.5
2012	54	2.4	22.4	n/a
2013	54	2.2	24.5	29.6
2014	51	2.0	25.5	19.6
2015	53	2.0	26.5	17
2016	47	2.0	23.5	29.8
2017	50	2.0	25.0	30
2018	53	2.0	26.5	34
2019	52	2.0	26.0	25
2020	50	n/a	n/a	26
2021	54	2.0	27.0	27.8
2022	46	2.0	23.0	37
2023	43	2.0	21.5	46.5
2024	48	2.0	24.0	45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Freshwater Charter Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	16	0.2	80.0	0
2001	34	2.8	12.1	17.6
2002	43	2.6	16.5	38.1
2003	43	2.6	16.5	38.1
2004	43	2.6	16.5	0
2005	48	2.6	18.5	47.9
2006	45	2.6	17.3	33.3
2007	46	2.6	17.7	30.4
2008	49	2.0	24.5	40.8
2009	52	2.0	26.0	38.5
2010	51	2.5	20.4	31.4
2011	53	n/a	n/a	24.5
2012	54	2.4	22.4	n/a
2013	54	2.2	24.5	29.6
2014	51	2.0	25.5	19.6
2015	53	2.0	26.5	17
2016	47	2.0	23.5	29.8
2017	50	2.0	25.0	30
2018	53	2.0	26.5	34
2019	52	2.0	26.0	25
2020	50	n/a	n/a	26
2021	54	2.0	27.0	27.8
2022	46	2.0	23.0	37
2023	43	2.0	21.5	46.5
2024	48	2.0	24.0	45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Freshwater Charter Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$8,993

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freshwater Charter Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 340^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 413^th of 2802 Middle schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Freshwater Charter Middle)	75	63	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Freshwater Elementary)	75	63	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Freshwater Charter Middle)	64.3	51.9	12.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Freshwater Elementary)	64.3	51.9	12.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Freshwater Charter Middle)	65.2	55.6	9.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Freshwater Elementary)	65.2	55.6	9.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Freshwater Charter Middle)	60.9	55.6	5.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Freshwater Elementary)	60.9	55.6	5.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Freshwater Charter Middle)	43.5	44.4	1%
8th Grade Science (Freshwater Elementary)	43.5	44.4	1%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	52	43	17.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	31	27.9%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25%	46.5%	21.5%

Schools Near Freshwater Charter Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Freshwater Charter Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	75 Greenwood Heights Dr.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	Freshwater Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 442-2969	48	2	24.0	45.8%	31 (64.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (25.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.3%)	76.6	551^st of 2777 public middle schools	80.2%		82.9	413^th of 2802 public middle schools	85.3%	138		55.6	55.6				59.3	38.9	51.1				51.9	50.0	51.1	$8,993
Winship Middle	Public	6-8	2500 Cypress Ave.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	Eureka City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 441-2487	409	17	23.3	60.6%	199 (48.7%)	8 (2.0%)	89 (21.8%)	42 (10.3%)	27 (6.6%)	6 (1.5%)	38 (9.3%)	35.1	1614^th of 2777 public middle schools	41.9%		26.1	1987^th of 2802 public middle schools	29.1%	373		23.2	23.2			26.7	38.1	39.7	36.1			18.2	21.0	25.2	21.9
Catherine L. Zane Middle	Public	6-8	2155 S St.	Eureka	95501	Humboldt County	Eureka City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 441-2470	398	18	22.0	70.9%	150 (37.7%)	2 (0.5%)	118 (29.6%)	41 (10.3%)	19 (4.8%)	6 (1.5%)	62 (15.6%)	41.1	1422^nd of 2777 public middle schools	48.8%		39.3	1486^th of 2802 public middle schools	47.0%	64		27.3	27.3			35.1	37.5	48.1	40.4			17.7	22.5	29.7	23.5
Sunny Brae Middle	Public	6-8	1430 Buttermilk Ln.	Arcata	95521	Humboldt County	Arcata Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 822-5988	240	14	16.9	60.4%	129 (53.8%)	4 (1.7%)	56 (23.3%)	4 (1.7%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.6%)	44.8	1316^th of 2777 public middle schools	52.6%		45.3	1304^th of 2802 public middle schools	53.5%	12		11.1	11.1			33.3	35.8	44.9	38.1			31.4	36.8	30.4	32.9	$13,984
South Bay Elementary	Public	4-6	6077 Loma Ave.	Eureka	95503	Humboldt County	South Bay Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 443-4828	145	6	24.1	80.7%	68 (46.9%)	5 (3.4%)	41 (28.3%)	5 (3.4%)	10 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.0%)								(n/a)	26.0		26.0	32.7	30.0	23.9			29.0	26.0	26.0	10.9			21.2	$11,582
McKinleyville Middle	Public	6-8	2285 Central Ave.	McKinleyville	95519	Humboldt County	McKinleyville Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 839-1508	338	16	21.3	54.4%	207 (61.2%)	2 (0.6%)	51 (15.1%)	6 (1.8%)	23 (6.8%)	2 (0.6%)	46 (13.6%)	35.1	1616^th of 2777 public middle schools	41.8%		50.5	1151^st of 2802 public middle schools	58.9%	465		27.9	27.9			30.0	25.5	28.3	27.8			25.8	26.1	29.8	27.4	$11,217
Fortuna Middle	Public	7-8	843 L St.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Fortuna Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 725-3415	253	18	13.8	85.0%	105 (41.5%)	3 (1.2%)	105 (41.5%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.1%)	22.2	2161^st of 2777 public middle schools	22.2%		24	2103^rd of 2802 public middle schools	24.9%	58		16.2	16.2				26.0	31.4	28.6				13.9	12.7	13.3	$11,409
Toddy Thomas Middle	Public	5-8	2800 Thomas St.	Fortuna	95540	Humboldt County	Fortuna Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 725-5197	236	12	20.2	80.5%	108 (45.8%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (42.4%)	3 (1.3%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)								(n/a)	26.0		26.0		32.1	25.3			29.1		11.5	17.0			13.9	$11,409
Monument Middle	Public	6-8	95 Center St.	Rio Dell	95562	Humboldt County	Rio Dell Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 764-3783	88	6	13.6	71.6%	61 (69.3%)	3 (3.4%)	16 (18.2%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.8%)	15.8	2440^th of 2777 public middle schools	12.1%		14.3	2542^nd of 2802 public middle schools	9.3%	102		4.6	4.6			22.6	26.9	18.2	22.8			9.4	19.2	8.7	12.4

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Freshwater Charter Middle ranks 551^st of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Freshwater Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Freshwater Charter Middle?

Students at Freshwater Charter Middle are 65% White, 25% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Freshwater Charter Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 48 students attended Freshwater Charter Middle.

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