Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, World 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 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend World Academy?
475 students attend World Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of World Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of World Academy?
World Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does World Academy offer ?
World Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is World Academy part of?
World Academy is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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