Achieve Academy District

The Achieve Academy District in Oakland, California, consists of a single elementary school, Achieve Academy, serving grades K-5 with 537 students.

While the school's academic performance, particularly in science and English, is below state averages, it has a significant strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate less than half the California average. This indicates a strong, positive school culture where students are consistently present. However, this high attendance has not yet translated into higher test scores, and the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, placing it in the bottom quartile.

Key areas for parents to consider include the school's relatively large class sizes and its service to a high-need population, with over 90% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The data shows a notable drop in math scores in 4th grade, though performance recovers in 5th grade. For families, the standout feature is the engaged student body with excellent attendance, but the school faces clear challenges in boosting academic achievement across core subjects to match its success in getting students to school.