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.
260
Total Students
14.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterford Junior
Demographic Student Count
White60
Hispanic181
Black2
Asian6
Two or More10
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    181 (69.6%)
  • White
    60 (23.1%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (2.3%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waterford Junior
Grade Student Count
Grade 7123
Grade 8137
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waterford Junior
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13853.1%
Male12246.9%