Excellent
#345 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
The Academy of Alameda
Elementary School · The Academy of Alameda District · Alameda, CA
A charter elementary school in Alameda, CA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 Pacific Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
- Math 50% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Academy of Alameda score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 53% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Academy of Alameda sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,270/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alameda), 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
$119,500
Median home value
$1,213,100
Median rent
$2,362/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nea Community Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Ruby Bridges ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| William G. Paden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Maya LinEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 477 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
The Academy of Alameda District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,278NCES 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.
The Academy of Alameda is listed in The Academy of Alameda District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Academy of Alameda
The Academy of Alameda is a public elementary school in Alameda, CA, part of The Academy of Alameda District, serving approximately 620 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Academy of Alameda
What grades does The Academy of Alameda serve?
The Academy of Alameda serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Academy of Alameda?
The Academy of Alameda has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Alameda?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Alameda is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Academy of Alameda rank in CA?
The Academy of Alameda ranks #345 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is The Academy of Alameda's MySchoolScout rating?
The Academy of Alameda has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 The Academy of Alameda?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Academy of Alameda has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is The Academy of Alameda a charter school?
Yes, The Academy of Alameda is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Academy of Alameda a Title I school?
No, The Academy of Alameda is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Academy of Alameda?
57.3% of students at The Academy of Alameda 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
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (510) 748-4017
- Area population (ZIP 94501)
- 63,517
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 94501; 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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