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#9492 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1325 53rd Ave., Oakland, CA 94601
- Math 7% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 8% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 75Very 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
$66,651
Median home value
$703,100
Median rent
$1,651/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
34.5%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| GreenleafEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| AscendCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Global Family ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 440 | 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.
Oakland Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #75 of 79
- District spending per student
- $22,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,492 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
What grades does Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary serve?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary rank in CA?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary ranks #9,492 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary a charter school?
No, Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary?
99.8% of students at Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.7%
- Phone
- (510) 879-2178
- Area population (ZIP 94601)
- 52,289
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 94601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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