Very Good
#2449 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Aurum Preparatory Academy District · Oakland, CA
A charter middle school in Oakland, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1034 66th Ave., Oakland, CA 94621
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aurum Preparatory Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aurum Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Unity MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Frick United Academy of Language MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Spectrum CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Oakland Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.7 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aurum Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,007NCES 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.
Aurum Preparatory Academy is listed in Aurum Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aurum Preparatory Academy
Aurum Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Oakland, CA, part of Aurum Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 122 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,449 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aurum Preparatory Academy
What grades does Aurum Preparatory Academy serve?
Aurum Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Aurum Preparatory Academy?
Aurum Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurum Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurum Preparatory Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aurum Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Aurum Preparatory Academy ranks #2,449 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Aurum Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Aurum Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Aurum Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aurum Preparatory Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Aurum Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Aurum Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aurum Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Aurum Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aurum Preparatory Academy?
95.9% of students at Aurum 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
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (415) 763-8974
- 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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