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#5023 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lazear Charter Academy
Elementary School · Lazear Charter Academy District · Oakland, CA
A charter elementary school in Oakland, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 Hegenberger Rd. Ste. 705, Oakland, CA 94621
- Math 29% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lazear Charter Academy score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2020, to 35% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lazear Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 93Biker’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
$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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Community ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Think College Now ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Achieve AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 177 | 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.
Lazear Charter Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,762NCES 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.
Lazear Charter Academy is listed in Lazear Charter Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lazear Charter Academy
Lazear Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Lazear Charter Academy District, serving approximately 479 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,023 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lazear Charter Academy
What grades does Lazear Charter Academy serve?
Lazear Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lazear Charter Academy?
Lazear Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lazear Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lazear Charter Academy is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lazear Charter Academy rank in CA?
Lazear Charter Academy ranks #5,023 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lazear Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lazear Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Lazear Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lazear Charter Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Lazear Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lazear Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lazear Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Lazear Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lazear Charter Academy?
81.4% of students at Lazear 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (510) 689-2018
- 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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