At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
51
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
47%-18.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Freshwater Charter Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Eureka, California. The school enrolls 51 students. It is part of the Freshwater Elementary district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictFreshwater Elementary
County6023
CityEureka
ZIP95503
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061452007974
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment51
White5.5%
Hispanic / Latino14.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native69.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
5.5%
Hispanic
14.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
10.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.