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#4558 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
8251 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA 94605
- Math 17% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Independent Study Sojourner Truth score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 21% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Independent Study Sojourner Truth sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat 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
$101,043
Median home value
$840,700
Median rent
$1,867/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 2–12 | 1.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| San Leandro Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Alameda County Juvenile Hall/courtEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oakland Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Independent Study Sojourner Truth is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Independent Study Sojourner Truth is a public school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,558 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independent Study Sojourner Truth
What grades does Independent Study Sojourner Truth serve?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
The student-teacher ratio at Independent Study Sojourner Truth is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independent Study Sojourner Truth rank in CA?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth ranks #4,558 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Independent Study Sojourner Truth's MySchoolScout rating?
Independent Study Sojourner Truth has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independent Study Sojourner Truth has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Independent Study Sojourner Truth a charter school?
No, Independent Study Sojourner Truth is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independent Study Sojourner Truth a Title I school?
No, Independent Study Sojourner Truth is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independent Study Sojourner Truth?
97.6% of students at Independent Study Sojourner Truth 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 879-5330
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94605)
- 44,168
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 94605; 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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