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#6456 of 9,539 schools in CA
Reach Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Oakland Unified · Oakland, CA
An Oakland Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
9845 Bancroft Ave., Oakland, CA 94603
- Math 14% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 32.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reach Academy Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 16% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (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
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Reach Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$71,086
Median home value
$596,100
Median rent
$1,838/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Francophone Charter School of OaklandCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Aspire Monarch AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Ile OmodePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Oakland Unified
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #36 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
Reach Academy Elementary is listed in Oakland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reach Academy Elementary
Reach Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 32.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,456 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reach Academy Elementary
What grades does Reach Academy Elementary serve?
Reach Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Reach Academy Elementary?
Reach Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reach Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Reach Academy Elementary is 32.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reach Academy Elementary rank in CA?
Reach Academy Elementary ranks #6,456 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Reach Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Reach Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Reach Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reach Academy Elementary has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Reach Academy Elementary a charter school?
No, Reach Academy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reach Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Reach Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reach Academy Elementary?
99.8% of students at Reach Academy 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
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.3%
- Phone
- (510) 879-2193
- Area population (ZIP 94603)
- 36,440
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 94603; 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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