Is Community School for Creative Education a good school?

Community School for Creative Education ranks in the bottom 8.9% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Community School for Creative Education?

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Community School for Creative Education.

What is the racial makeup of Community School for Creative Education?

Students at Community School for Creative Education are 58% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 11% African American, 11% Asian, 4% White, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

Community School for Creative Education

Summary:

Community School for Creative Education is a public charter elementary school serving 183 students in grades K-8 in Oakland, California. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students (57.92%) and significant populations of African American (10.93%), Asian (10.93%), and students of two or more races (13.11%).

Despite the school's diversity, Community School for Creative Education has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 23.2% of students met or exceeded standards in English Language Arts, and just 10.94% met or exceeded standards in Mathematics. This performance is significantly lower than the nearby International Community Elementary and Think College Now Elementary schools in the Oakland Unified district. The school also struggles with a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 48.6%, which is much higher than the state average and the nearby district schools.

While the school's overall performance is concerning, there are some interesting findings. The school's diverse student population is not reflected in its academic performance, suggesting potential challenges in addressing the unique needs of different student subgroups. However, the relatively stronger performance of English Language Learners at the school suggests that there may be effective strategies in place for supporting this population that could potentially benefit other students as well. Addressing the root causes of the school's high chronic absenteeism and low academic performance will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Community School for Creative Education.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2111 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606-4903

(510) 686-4131

District: Community School for Creative Education District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5351^st of 5,874 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.9%

Two or more races:

13.1%

African American:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Community School for Creative Education ranks worse than 91.1% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.66. (See more...)

Compare Details Community School for Creative Education ranks worse than 86.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Community School for Creative Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Community School for Creative Education 5351^st of 5874 California public elementary schools. (See Community School for Creative Education in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Community School for Creative Education 2421^st of 2802 California public middle schools. (See Community School for Creative Education in the ranking list.)

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Community School for Creative Education District:

SchoolDigger ranks Community School for Creative Education District 1481^st of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Community School for Creative Education

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	18.49	4946^th	5789	14.6%
2022	16.13	5253^rd	5883	10.7%
2023	14.66	5351^st	5874	8.9%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.56	2160^th	3311	34.8%
2023	52.19	1085^th	3250	66.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.16	4562^nd	5264	13.3%
2023	18.90	4792^nd	5374	10.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	18.74	4731^st	5492	13.9%
2022	20.62	4665^th	5635	17.2%
2023	14.77	5167^th	5617	8.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	15.15	5040^th	5510	8.5%
2022	16.92	5033^rd	5663	11.1%
2023	15.12	5165^th	5650	8.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	13.00	4747^th	4963	4.4%
2022	21.78	4374^th	5084	14.0%
2023	17.77	4635^th	5098	9.1%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.11	2518^th	2715	7.3%
2022	15.00	2447^th	2740	10.7%
2023	17.25	2421^st	2802	13.6%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.77	588^th	1529	61.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	17.31	2209^th	2458	10.1%
2023	19.78	2178^th	2549	14.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	8.55	2299^th	2380	3.4%
2023	25.87	1845^th	2547	27.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	16.92	2217^th	2527	12.3%
2023	16.73	2253^rd	2558	11.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Community School for Creative Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.76	2284^th	2359	3.2%
2023	16.82	2140^th	2391	10.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Community School for Creative Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	7	36	26	139	5	0	28	241
2020	9	51	28	164	0	1	14	267
2021	5	47	26	160	0	0	15	253
2022	3	34	24	122	1	1	17	202
2023	7	20	20	106	2	4	24	183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Community School for Creative Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	241	8.0	30.1	49.8
2020	267	n/a	n/a	85.4
2021	253	8.0	31.6	69.6
2022	202	9.0	22.4	87.6
2023	183	8.0	22.8	76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Community School for Creative Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	241	8.0	30.1	49.8
2020	267	n/a	n/a	85.4
2021	253	8.0	31.6	69.6
2022	202	9.0	22.4	87.6
2023	183	8.0	22.8	76

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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