CaliforniaSchoolsWaterford Junior

Waterford Junior

PublicRegularGrades 78
Waterford, California · Waterford Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students260
Student:Teacher18.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
260
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Waterford Junior is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Waterford, California. The school enrolls 260 students. It is part of the Waterford Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictWaterford Unified
County6099
CityWaterford
ZIP95386
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060006306868

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment260
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino67.1%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native26.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
67.1%
Black
1.7%
Asian
2.1%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)