C
Below Average
58/100

Walden Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 1149 West Wood St., Willows, CA 95988
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 39th percentile in California
Resources
C+
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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
186
Students
enrolled
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%39/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs 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 −17 points worse 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 proficiency22% (−26 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−20 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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
White25%25%reading -41 pts, math -31 pts5th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -15 pts, math -13 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income15%15%reading -23 pts, math -13 pts4th 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 1149 West Wood St.
City Willows
ZIP Code 95988
District 0602420
NCES School ID 060242012983
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95988

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,023
Per Capita Income $29,021
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%
High School or Higher 81.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $265,300
Median Rent $1,073
Owner-Occupied 53.5%
Renter-Occupied 46.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walden Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.1%
Female 41.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 40.3%
Hispanic/Latino 38.7%
Two or More Races 17.7%
Asian 1.6%
Black 0.5%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 186
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walden Academy?
Walden Academy has a Repit School Score of 58 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Walden Academy?
Walden Academy has 186 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Walden Academy serve?
Walden Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Walden Academy receive per student?
Walden Academy receives $13,276 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walden Academy in 95988 ▼
Avg Home Value
$317,146
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,061
1-Year Change
+6.4%
% Renters
46.5%

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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