Summary:
The Achieve Academy District in Oakland, California, contains one elementary school, Achieve Academy, serving grades K-5 with 537 students in a high-need community where over 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Achieve Academy faces significant academic challenges, with test scores in English, math, and science below state averages, resulting in a low statewide ranking. However, the school has a notable strength in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate less than half the California average, suggesting a strong and engaged school community. Math performance is relatively closer to the state average compared to other subjects, and fifth graders perform better than younger grades, while fourth grade shows a particular dip in scores that may warrant attention.
Operating within the Achieve Academy District, which is ranked in the bottom quarter of all California districts, the school manages with a student-teacher ratio of 23-to-1. The disconnect between good attendance and lower academic achievement indicates that while students are present, other factors may be affecting learning outcomes. For parents, this means the school serves a supportive community with a critical need for academic improvement, particularly in science and English, and may benefit from targeted support and resources to help students reach their potential.
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