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#3626 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Ascend
Elementary School · Ascend District · Oakland, CA
A charter elementary school in Oakland, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 Hegenberger Road Ste. 705, Oakland, CA 94621
- Math 32% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ascend score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ascend sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,106
Median home value
$537,600
Median rent
$1,527/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| St. Elizabeth School Elementary (a Lumen Christi Academy)Private · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Global Family ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Lazear Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 479 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ascend District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ascend is listed in ASCEND District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ascend
Ascend is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Ascend District, serving approximately 481 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,626 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascend
What grades does Ascend serve?
Ascend serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ascend?
Ascend has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascend?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascend is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ascend rank in CA?
Ascend ranks #3,626 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ascend's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascend has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ascend?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascend has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Ascend a charter school?
Yes, Ascend is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ascend a Title I school?
No, Ascend is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ascend?
85.9% of students at Ascend qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (510) 879-3140
- Area population (ZIP 94621)
- 34,658
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94621; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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