Ascend

3709 E. 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ascend 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • : 34%
  • : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ascend's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
496 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ascend is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
34%
40%
(18-19)
38%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
93%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
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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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ascend?
496 students attend Ascend.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ascend students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ascend?
Ascend has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ascend offer ?
Ascend offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ascend part of?
Ascend is part of Ascend School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • : 34%
  • : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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