Excellent
#1054 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Cox Academy
Elementary School · Cox Academy District · Oakland, CA
A charter elementary school in Oakland, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
333 Hegenberger Rd. Ste. 705, Oakland, CA 94621
- Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cox Academy score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2018, reaching 26% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (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
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cox Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Aspire Monarch AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Francophone Charter School of OaklandCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Ile OmodePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 88 | 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.
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.
Cox Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,636NCES 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.
Cox Academy is listed in Cox Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cox Academy
Cox Academy is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Cox Academy District, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,054 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cox Academy
What grades does Cox Academy serve?
Cox Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cox Academy?
Cox Academy has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cox Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cox Academy is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cox Academy rank in CA?
Cox Academy ranks #1,054 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cox Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cox Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Cox Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cox Academy has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Cox Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cox Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cox Academy a Title I school?
No, Cox Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cox Academy?
86.4% of students at Cox 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (510) 904-6300
- 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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