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#5525 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bancroft Middle
Middle School · San Leandro Unified · San Leandro, CA
A San Leandro Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1145 Aladdin Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577
- Math 15% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bancroft Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bancroft Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,485/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Leandro), 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
$110,989
Median home value
$824,900
Median rent
$2,199/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 935 | Compare → |
| Elmhurst United MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| San Leandro Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 739 | Compare → |
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.
San Leandro Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $17,506NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bancroft Middle is listed in San Leandro Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bancroft Middle
Bancroft Middle is a public middle school in San Leandro, CA, part of San Leandro Unified, serving approximately 920 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,525 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bancroft Middle
What grades does Bancroft Middle serve?
Bancroft Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bancroft Middle?
Bancroft Middle has an enrollment of approximately 920 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bancroft Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bancroft Middle 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 Bancroft Middle rank in CA?
Bancroft Middle ranks #5,525 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bancroft Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bancroft Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Bancroft Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bancroft Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bancroft Middle a charter school?
No, Bancroft Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bancroft Middle a Title I school?
No, Bancroft Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bancroft Middle?
76.4% of students at Bancroft Middle 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
- 920
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (510) 618-4380
- Area population (ZIP 94577)
- 47,533
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 94577; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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