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Freshwater Charter Middle School vs. Catherine L. Zane Middle School

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School Overview

School
Freshwater Charter Middle School
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Catherine L. Zane Middle School
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Freshwater Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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 10%)
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Overview
Serving 48 students in grades 7-8, Freshwater Charter Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, Catherine L. Zane Middle School 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
48 students
398 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freshwater Charter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Catherine L. Zane Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freshwater Charter Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Catherine L. Zane Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freshwater Charter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Catherine L. Zane Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freshwater Charter Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Freshwater Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Catherine L. Zane Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eureka City Schools and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1174 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#5344 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freshwater Charter Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Catherine L. Zane Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in CA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freshwater Charter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Freshwater Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catherine L. Zane Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eureka City Schools and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freshwater Charter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Freshwater Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catherine L. Zane Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eureka City Schools and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freshwater Charter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Freshwater Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Freshwater Charter Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Catherine L. Zane Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
117
Grade 7 Students
29
146
Grade 8 Students
19
135

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Freshwater Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Freshwater Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Catherine L. Zane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Freshwater Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Freshwater Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Catherine L. Zane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freshwater Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Freshwater Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Catherine L. Zane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freshwater Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Freshwater Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Catherine L. Zane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freshwater Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Freshwater Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Catherine L. Zane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Catherine L. Zane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freshwater Charter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Freshwater Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Catherine L. Zane Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freshwater Charter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Freshwater Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Catherine L. Zane Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eureka City Schools and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freshwater Charter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Freshwater Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Catherine L. Zane Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eureka City Schools and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Freshwater Charter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Freshwater Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Catherine L. Zane Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eureka City Schools and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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