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#3752 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Peralta Elementary
Elementary School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
460 63rd St., Oakland, CA 94609
- Math 66% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peralta Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peralta Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 99Biker’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
$106,698
Median home value
$1,147,900
Median rent
$2,116/mo
College educated
62.2%
Homeownership
32.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Bilingue InternacionalPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Sankofa United ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Mendez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Malcolm X ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 460 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #13 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
Peralta Elementary is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peralta Elementary
Peralta Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,752 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peralta Elementary
What grades does Peralta Elementary serve?
Peralta Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Peralta Elementary?
Peralta Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peralta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peralta Elementary is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peralta Elementary rank in CA?
Peralta Elementary ranks #3,752 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Peralta Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Peralta Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Peralta Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peralta Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Peralta Elementary a charter school?
No, Peralta Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peralta Elementary a Title I school?
No, Peralta Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peralta Elementary?
31.4% of students at Peralta 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
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (510) 879-3145
- Area population (ZIP 94609)
- 24,854
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 94609; 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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