Freshwater Charter Middle

75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503

www.freshwatersd.org

Charter School 51 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Freshwater Charter Middle School, located in Eureka, California, serves as the middle school component of the Freshwater School District. The school is known for its small-town, close-knit environment, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention for their students. By maintaining a focus on academic rigor paired with a strong sense of community, the school aims to foster both personal growth and intellectual curiosity during the critical middle school years.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Freshwater Charter Middle integrates technology and hands-on learning to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school encourages parental involvement and community collaboration, which are central pillars of its educational philosophy. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to maintain the traditions and values of its rural setting while ensuring students meet modern educational standards in a safe and engaging setting.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freshwater Charter Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	14
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
32 (62.7%)
Hispanic
14 (27.5%)
Two or More
4 (7.8%)
Asian
1 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Freshwater Elementary
Phone:	(707)442-2969
Website:	http://www.freshwatersd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 25