Maxwell Park International Academy serves 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
59%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Maxwell Park International Academy?
224 students attend Maxwell Park International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Maxwell Park International Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maxwell Park International Academy?
Maxwell Park International Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Maxwell Park International Academy offer ?
Maxwell Park International Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maxwell Park International Academy part of?
Maxwell Park International Academy is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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