Aspire Richmond Technology Academy vs Making Waves Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Richmond · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
Making Waves Academy
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,078 students
| Measure | Aspire Richmond Technology Academy Richmond, California | Making Waves Academy Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2981 of 5,693 | #846 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35949 of 50,301 | #13366 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 586 | 1,078 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 1,078 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aspire Richmond Technology Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 29.9).
- •Aspire Richmond Technology Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 82.9%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.7).
- •Making Waves Academy is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 586.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aspire Richmond Technology Academy better than Making Waves Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Aspire Richmond Technology Academy ranks higher (33.9 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aspire Richmond Technology Academy and Making Waves Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy: 586. Making Waves Academy: 1,078. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Richmond Technology Academy and Making Waves Academy rank in California?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is 2981st of 5,693 and Making Waves Academy is 846th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).