Excellent
#14 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Downtown Charter Academy
Middle School · Downtown Charter Academy District · Oakland, CA
A charter middle school in Oakland, CA where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 Dennison St., Oakland, CA 94606
- Math 72% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Downtown Charter Academy score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2018, reaching 72% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Downtown Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- 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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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Urban Promise Academy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Patten Academy of Christian EducationPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| United for Success Academy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 356 | 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.
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.
Downtown Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,683NCES 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.
Downtown Charter Academy is listed in Downtown Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downtown Charter Academy
Downtown Charter Academy is a public middle school in Oakland, CA, part of Downtown Charter Academy District, serving approximately 259 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downtown Charter Academy
What grades does Downtown Charter Academy serve?
Downtown Charter Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Downtown Charter Academy?
Downtown Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown Charter Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downtown Charter Academy rank in CA?
Downtown Charter Academy ranks #14 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Downtown Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Downtown Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Downtown Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downtown Charter Academy has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Downtown Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Downtown Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Downtown Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Downtown Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downtown Charter Academy?
57.1% of students at Downtown Charter 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
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (510) 535-1580
- 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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