Summary:
The 94619 zip code in Oakland, California, is served by eight schools, including seven elementary schools (one charter and one kindergarten-only center) and one high school, with no dedicated middle schools, all educating approximately 3,728 students within the Oakland Unified and Urban Montessori Charter District systems.
Academic performance varies dramatically across these schools, with Redwood Heights Elementary standing out as the top performer, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide with strong test scores and the lowest chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Allendale Elementary faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 3rd percentile. The sole high school, Skyline High, shows notable strengths with a graduation rate exceeding the district average, despite high chronic absenteeism.
Key findings for parents include a strong correlation between economic disadvantage and lower academic outcomes, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 29.79% to 97.55%. Chronic absenteeism is a widespread concern, averaging 26.9% across reporting schools. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not guarantee better results, and Urban Montessori Charter achieves mid-range performance with significantly lower spending and a very high student-teacher ratio compared to district schools.
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