Making Waves Academy vs Summit Public School: Tamalpais
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Making Waves Academy
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,078 students
Summit Public School: Tamalpais
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 7–12
629 students
| Measure | Making Waves Academy Richmond, California | Summit Public School: Tamalpais Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,343 | #950 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13366 of 16,910 | #14174 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,078 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Making Waves Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 26.1).
- •Summit Public School: Tamalpais does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Summit Public School: Tamalpais does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 79.9%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.2).
- •Making Waves Academy is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 629.
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 Making Waves Academy better than Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
On the Success Index (US), Making Waves Academy ranks higher (29.9 vs 26.1 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 Making Waves Academy and Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Making Waves Academy: 1,078. Summit Public School: Tamalpais: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Making Waves Academy and Summit Public School: Tamalpais rank in California?
Making Waves Academy is 846th of 1,343 and Summit Public School: Tamalpais is 950th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).