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7.3 avg / 10

Alameda Unified School District

School District · Alameda, California

Students: 9,061
Teachers (FTE): 380

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

15

9 elem, 2 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,957

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.8:1

How this district compares

California rank

#102 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,957

$690 vs California median

District size

9,061 students

Much larger than California median

About Alameda Unified

Alameda Unified is a Alameda, California school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 9,061 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1. The district invests $16,957 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Alameda Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Frank Otis Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Alameda Unified students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 65.8%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Alameda Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 58.3%
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ELA Proficiency 65.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Alameda Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Alameda
Total Enrollment
9,061
Teachers (FTE)
380
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alameda Unified?

Alameda Unified has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Alameda Unified?

The average composite rating for Alameda Unified is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Alameda Unified?

Alameda Unified spends $16,957 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Alameda Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Alameda Unified is 23.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Alameda Unified?

Frank Otis Elementary is the highest-rated school in Alameda Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Alameda Unified?

Across schools in Alameda Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Alameda Unified compare to other districts in California?

Alameda Unified has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
58.3%
ELA Proficiency
65.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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