Waterford Junior
Waterford, CA · Waterford Unified · Grades 7-8
586th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
Waterford Junior ranking
SchoolRow ranks Waterford Junior 586th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2015 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
Waterford Junior test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 247 students tested
Waterford Junior students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 262 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.8% | 71.8% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| White | 28.9% | 22.9% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Waterford Junior
Typical home value $431K in zip 95386 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Waterford Junior
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Hickman MiddleHickman Community Charter · 1.6 mi away · charter298th of 1,294
ELA 63% · Math 47% - 6Emilie J. Ross MiddleHughson Unified · 6.2 mi away549th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 4Denair MiddleDenair Unified · 8.4 mi away865th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 19% - 5Norman N. Glick MiddleEmpire Union Elementary · 8.4 mi away705th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 20% - 5Oakdale Junior HighOakdale Joint Unified · 9.4 mi away674th of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 26% - 7Daniel J. Savage MiddleSylvan Union Elementary · 9.6 mi away496th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 5Barbara Spratling MiddleKeyes Union · 9.7 mi away776th of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 26% - 4Cesar Chavez Junior HighCeres Unified · 9.9 mi away828th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Waterford Junior in?
Waterford Junior is part of the Waterford Unified district in Waterford, California.
Is Waterford Junior a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waterford Junior 586th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Waterford Junior?
Hispanic 72%, White 23%, Asian 2%, Two or more races 2% (262 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waterford Junior cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95386 is $431K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.