Serving 93 students in grades 6-8, Aurum Preparatory Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aurum Preparatory Academy's student population of 93 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Aurum Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurum Preparatory Academy is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
48%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurum Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Aurum Preparatory Academy is ranked #6795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aurum Preparatory Academy?
93 students attend Aurum Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Aurum Preparatory Academy students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aurum Preparatory Academy?
Aurum Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aurum Preparatory Academy offer ?
Aurum Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aurum Preparatory Academy part of?
Aurum Preparatory Academy is part of Aurum Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Aurum Preparatory Academy located?
Aurum Preparatory Academy is located in the Coliseum neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Coliseum.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
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