Aspire Firestone Academy Charter

8929 Kauffman Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aspire Firestone Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aspire Firestone Academy Charter's student population of 337 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Aspire Firestone Academy Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8215 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aspire Firestone Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspire Firestone Academy Charter's ranking?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is ranked #8215 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aspire Firestone Academy Charter?
337 students attend Aspire Firestone Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Aspire Firestone Academy Charter offer ?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aspire Firestone Academy Charter part of?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is part of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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