Serving 83 students in grades 3-5, Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
54%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School?
83 students attend Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School?
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Mlk / Lafayette Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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