Serving 83 students in grades 3-5, Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School 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 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% 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 3-5
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
54%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School?
83 students attend Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School?
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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