Making Waves Academy vs Tara Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Tara Hills Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
| Measure | Making Waves Academy Richmond, California | Tara Hills Elementary San Pablo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,343 | #4362 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13366 of 16,910 | #44753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,078 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| city | Richmond | San Pablo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Making Waves Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 20.2).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Tara Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 79.9%).
- •Making Waves Academy does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.6).
- •Making Waves Academy is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 317.
- •Making Waves Academy is a charter school while Tara Hills Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tara Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Making Waves Academy ranks higher (29.9 vs 20.2 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 Tara Hills Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Richmond and San Pablo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Making Waves Academy: 1,078. Tara Hills Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Making Waves Academy and Tara Hills Elementary rank in California?
Making Waves Academy is 846th of 1,343 and Tara Hills Elementary is 4362nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).