Top Rankings
Alameda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,803 students in Alameda Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alameda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
8,803 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
374 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Alameda Unified School District, which is ranked #198 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.64
# American Indian Students
16 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,744 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
31%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,470 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
55%
# Black Students
475 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
2,475 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
28%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
53 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,537 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
18%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
684
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
617
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
667
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
666
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
679
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
659
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
639
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
601
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
610
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
712
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
773
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
737
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
759
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,096 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,406
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,096
$19,787
Best Alameda Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Farm
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #77.
Alameda High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Grades: 9-12
| 1,802 students
Rank: #88.
Frank Otis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #99.
William G. Paden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1010.
Maya Lin
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Taylor Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1111.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Grades: 6-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #1212.
Will C. Wood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1313.
Love Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1414.
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1515.
Island High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Challenger Dr.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7000
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,803 students.
What is the rank of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District is ranked #198 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda Unified School District?
31% of Alameda Unified School District students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alameda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,096 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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