Urban Montessori Charter

4551 Steele St.
Oakland, CA 94619
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Urban Montessori Charter 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Urban Montessori Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Urban Montessori Charter's student population of 328 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Urban Montessori Charter 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 Urban Montessori Charter is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5573 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Urban Montessori Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Urban Montessori Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Urban Montessori Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Urban Montessori Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
5%
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White
31%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Urban Montessori Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Urban Montessori Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Urban Montessori Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urban Montessori Charter's ranking?
Urban Montessori Charter is ranked #5573 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Urban Montessori Charter?
328 students attend Urban Montessori Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Urban Montessori Charter students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Montessori Charter?
Urban Montessori Charter has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Urban Montessori Charter offer ?
Urban Montessori Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Urban Montessori Charter part of?
Urban Montessori Charter is part of Urban Montessori Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Montessori Charter located?
Urban Montessori Charter is located in the Redwood Heights neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Redwood Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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