Enrollment
51
Middle
DISTRICT 167 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRESHWATER ELEMENTARY·NCES 061452007974
Freshwater Charter Middle
75 Greenwood Heights Dr., Eureka, CA 95503 · (707) 442-2969 · Humboldt County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE41-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL51 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
25.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 26.2:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
24 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 26 | 51% |
| Grade 8 | 25 | 49% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Freshwater Elementary. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
62.0%
CA avg 49.1% . +3.0pp since 2014
Math
40.0%
CA avg 37.7% . -8.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 40 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 8 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 10.0% | 52.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Math | 16.0% | 24.0% | 38.0% | 22.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 62.0% | 40.0% |
| 2023-24 | 51.1% | 51.1% |
| 2022-23 | 60.0% | 53.3% |
| 2021-22 | 79.1% | 65.1% |
| 2020-21 | 58.1% | 38.5% |
| 2018-19 | 70.6% | 62.8% |
| 2017-18 | 71.7% | 71.7% |
| 2016-17 | 76.0% | 71.4% |
| 2015-16 | 62.0% | 60.0% |
| 2014-15 | 59.0% | 48.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 51% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 52% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where Freshwater Charter Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Humboldt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 51 | #1,351 of 1,377 | #10 of 10 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
51
-2 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
25.5:1
was 26.5:1
% White
63%
was 89%
% Hispanic
27%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 51 | 2 | 25.5:1 | 47% (24) |
| 2023-24 | 48 | 2 | 24.0:1 | 46% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 43 | 2 | 21.5:1 | 47% (20) |
| 2017-18 | 53 | 2 | 26.5:1 | 34% (18) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Freshwater Charter Middle.
About Freshwater Charter Middle
Freshwater Charter Middle is one of the public schools in Eureka, California. It is a very small middle school. It reported 51 students in grades 7 through 8 in 2024-25. Middle schools in California have about 659 students on average; enrollment here is 92% lower.
Within Freshwater Elementary, Freshwater Charter Middle is one of 2 schools. The district enrolls 334 students.
Of every 100 students at Freshwater Charter Middle, about 63 are White. It is also 27% Hispanic and 8% multiracial. Humboldt County's residents are about 72% White, 9 points above the school's share. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Freshwater Charter Middle scores 52%.
Its ratio of 25.5:1 is based on 2 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, middle schools in California average 20.7:1. Lunch program data show 47% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. For comparison, public schools in Humboldt County average 60%.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Freshwater Charter Middle is 1.3 points below its prediction. Actual: 50.7%. Predicted: 52.0%.
Looking at the county, Humboldt County, the median household earns about $61,160 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 33%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. Humboldt County has 92 public schools with about 17,319 students, including Freshwater Charter Middle.
Freshwater Charter Middle's closest public school neighbor is Freshwater Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away. The five-mile area around Freshwater Charter Middle holds at least 8 other public schools. Freshwater Charter Middle's average proficiency of 50.7% compares with 42.7% for its nearest scored neighbors.
Federal data place Freshwater Charter Middle in the Rural: Fringe locale, which means it is in rural territory close to an urban area. Freshwater Charter Middle is one of the charter schools in California.
The school shrank from 53 students in 2017-18 to 51 in 2024-25. The White share was 89% in 2017-18 and 63% in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 26.5:1 to 25.5:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Freshwater Charter Middle. You can also rate the school on this page.
Humboldt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
134,541
Census ACS
Median income
$61,160
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
17,319 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Freshwater Elementary
- Freshwater ElementaryElementary · 283 students
Other schools in Eureka
- Eureka Senior HighHigh · 1,162 students
- Alder Grove Charter School 2Combined · 481 students
- Washington ElementaryElementary · 426 students
- Catherine L. Zane MiddleMiddle · 417 students
- Winship MiddleMiddle · 413 students
- Alice Birney ElementaryElementary · 375 students
Nearby schools
- Freshwater Elementary0.0 mi · 283
- Garfield Elementary2.0 mi · 73
- Lafayette Elementary2.7 mi · 324
- Humboldt County Office of Education Juvenile Hall Court3.1 mi · 9
- Washington Elementary3.2 mi · 426
- Glen Paul3.2 mi · 128
Frequently asked questions
About Freshwater Charter MiddleWhat is the total enrollment at Freshwater Charter Middle?
Freshwater Charter Middle enrolls approximately 51 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does Freshwater Charter Middle serve?
Freshwater Charter Middle serves grades 07-08.
How many students per teacher at Freshwater Charter Middle?
Approximately 25.5:1 students per teacher at Freshwater Charter Middle.
How diverse is Freshwater Charter Middle?
Freshwater Charter Middle reports a student body of 63% White, 27% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Freshwater Charter Middle?
Freshwater Charter Middle is overseen by Freshwater Elementary in Humboldt County.
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