Reach Academy Elementary

Reach Academy Elementary is a regular public elementary school located in Oakland, California. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of 427 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 32.8:1, the school employs 13 full-time equivalent teachers to support its diverse community.

Academically, Reach Academy Elementary is ranked in the lower half of California's public schools, with a MySchoolScout Rating of 3.5 out of 10 and an academic score of 2.0 out of 10. The school has shown that around 16% of its students are proficient or above in English language arts (ELA) and reading, while about 14% are proficient or above in math. These scores suggest there is room for improvement in student performance.

Reach Academy Elementary is situated in a large city setting within the Alameda County area. Despite the challenges reflected in its current academic standing, the school continues to focus on developing strong educational programs and supporting each student's learning journey. The school’s urban location offers students access to various cultural and community resources in Oakland.

While current test scores at Reach Academy Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Reach Academy Elementary is 32.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.