Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reach Academy 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 is 10-14% (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 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reach Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Reach Academy Elementary School's student population of 415 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reach Academy Elementary School 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 Reach Academy Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
26%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reach Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Reach Academy Elementary School is ranked #8767 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?
10-14% 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 Reach Academy Elementary School?
415 students attend Reach Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Reach Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reach Academy Elementary School?
Reach Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Reach Academy Elementary School offer ?
Reach Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reach Academy Elementary School part of?
Reach Academy Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Reach Academy Elementary School located?
Reach Academy Elementary School is located in the Las Palmas neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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