Waterford Junior
260 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Waterford Junior High School, located at 12916 Bentley St. in Waterford, California, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Waterford Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, specifically catering to the unique needs of students during their critical middle school transition years. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging personal growth.
In addition to its academic mission, Waterford Junior High promotes a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities and community engagement. The school leverages the resources provided by the Waterford Unified School District to ensure students have access to modern learning tools and a safe campus environment. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at http://www.waterford.k12.ca.us.
In addition to its academic mission, Waterford Junior High promotes a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities and community engagement. The school leverages the resources provided by the Waterford Unified School District to ensure students have access to modern learning tools and a safe campus environment. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at http://www.waterford.k12.ca.us.
260
Total Students
14.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic | 181 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic181 (69.6%)
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White60 (23.1%)
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Two or More10 (3.8%)
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Asian6 (2.3%)
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Black2 (0.8%)
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American Indian1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Waterford Unified |
| Phone: | (209)874-2382 |
| Website: | http://www.waterford.k12.ca.us |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 260 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 201 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 43 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
123
Grade 8
137
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 123 |
| Grade 8 | 137 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 138 | 53.1% |
| Male | 122 | 46.9% |
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