Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
65%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts?
208 students attend Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts?
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts offer ?
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts part of?
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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