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#4437 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District · Oakland, CA
A charter middle school in Oakland, CA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 22nd Ave. Ste. 100, Oakland, CA 94606
- Math 26% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 30.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 36% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$70,769
Median home value
$747,600
Median rent
$1,775/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,709NCES 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.
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy is listed in Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Oakland, CA, part of Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 519 students in grades 6th-8th with a 30.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,437 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy serve?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy is 30.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy ranks #4,437 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy?
98.5% of students at Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (323) 826-9616
- Area population (ZIP 94606)
- 38,746
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 94606; 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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