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Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley

Modesto City Elementary · Stanislaus County · 2000 West Briggsmore Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350-3839

(209) 874-1119 · www.cwcentralvalley.org

5/10
#187
Rank 187 out of 337
Top 55%
English Language Arts5/10 · #179 · 47th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #196 · 42nd percentile
Science5/10 · #174 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley offers a K-12 charter experience in Modesto, serving families who want a single school community their kids can grow up in from kindergarten all the way through graduation. Sitting in California's Central Valley, Modesto is a working-class city with a strong agricultural heritage and a tight-knit feel, and Connecting Waters fits that community-minded spirit well — it's the kind of school that tends to attract families looking for an alternative to the traditional public school path without straying too far from their roots. Performing around the middle of the pack statewide, it's a solid option for families who value continuity and a close school community over chasing the highest test scores.

Student Demographics

390 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
233 (60%)
Hispanic
80 (21%)
Multiple Races
51 (13%)
Asian
8 (2%)
Other
18 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged208 (53%)
Students with Disabilities54 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

776
Enrollment
47.6
Teachers (FTE)
16.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6.6
Administrators (FTE)
2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

89.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Raiders · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

23
varsity sports
9 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #182 · 69th percentile

126 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found