Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bridges @ Melrose 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 is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School?
403 students attend Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School?
Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School offer ?
Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School part of?
Bridges @ Melrose Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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