Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Oakland Leadership Academy 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
58%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend East Oakland Leadership Academy?
111 students attend East Oakland Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of East Oakland Leadership Academy students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Oakland Leadership Academy?
East Oakland Leadership Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does East Oakland Leadership Academy offer ?
East Oakland Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is East Oakland Leadership Academy part of?
East Oakland Leadership Academy is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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