At a glance
Reported students
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
495
Atwater Senior Academy: 5 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
4.9:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 4
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4:1
What the reported data says about Atwater Senior Academy
Atwater Senior Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Atwater. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Atwater Elementary. NCES reports 5 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.9:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60%) and Black (40%). English learners represent 25% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Atwater Senior Academy
- 1How do the reported 4.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.02 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic60%
- Black40%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Atwater Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bellevue Senior Elementary
Middle · Grades 07–08
178 reported students
Mitchell Intermediate
Middle · Grades 07–08
744 reported students
Aileen Colburn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
371 reported students
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
374 reported students
Shaffer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
405 reported students
Juniper Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
495 reported students
Public schools near Atwater Senior Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Intermediate Middle · Atwater Elementary | 07–08 | 744 | 0.2 mi |
| Bellevue Senior Elementary Middle · Atwater Elementary | 07–08 | 178 | 1.5 mi |
| Winton Middle Middle · Winton | 06–08 | 579 | 1.7 mi |
| Rudolph Rivera Middle Middle · Merced City Elementary | 07–08 | 608 | 7.3 mi |
| Livingston Middle Middle · Livingston Union | 06–08 | 809 | 7.3 mi |
| Tenaya Middle Middle · Merced City Elementary | 07–08 | 607 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Atwater Senior Academy
What grades does Atwater Senior Academy serve?
Atwater Senior Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in Atwater Elementary.
How many students attend Atwater Senior Academy?
Atwater Senior Academy reported 5 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 4 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Atwater Senior Academy?
The calculated ratio is 4.9:1, based on 5 students and 1.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Atwater Senior Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Atwater Senior Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atwater Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Atwater Senior Academy in?
Atwater Senior Academy is part of Atwater Elementary, based in Atwater, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Atwater Senior Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mitchell Intermediate (0.2 mi), Bellevue Senior Elementary (1.5 mi), Winton Middle (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.