B+
Above Average
82/100

Making Waves Academy

📚 05 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 4123 Lakeside Dr., Richmond, CA 94806
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 50% · Math 26% proficient · 60th percentile in California
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
1,103
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%60/100reading 56th percentile, math 63rd percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%73/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (+2 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−11 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+16 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black35%5%reading -1 pts, math -10 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic51%26%reading +5 pts, math +5 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income51%26%reading +6 pts, math +4 pts66th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4123 Lakeside Dr.
City Richmond
ZIP Code 94806
District 0601502
NCES School ID 060150212043
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94806

Understanding the community around Making Waves Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,274
Per Capita Income $33,262
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%
High School or Higher 79.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $562,500
Median Rent $2,007
Owner-Occupied 50.2%
Renter-Occupied 49.8%
View full data for ZIP 94806 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Making Waves Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 86.5%
Black 7.5%
Asian 3.5%
White 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.0%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,103
Teachers (FTE) 67.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Making Waves Academy?
Making Waves Academy has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Making Waves Academy?
Making Waves Academy has 1,103 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Making Waves Academy serve?
Making Waves Academy serves grades 05 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Making Waves Academy receive per student?
Making Waves Academy receives $21,268 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Making Waves Academy in 94806 ▼
Avg Home Value
$579,277
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,351
1-Year Change
-0.1%
% Renters
49.8%

Other Schools in 94806

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026