Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manzanita Community 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manzanita Community serves a central area in Oakland, CA, covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically can reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manzanita Community Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manzanita Community Elementary School 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 Manzanita Community Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
22%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manzanita Community Elementary School's ranking?
Manzanita Community Elementary School is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Manzanita Community Elementary School often compared to?
Manzanita Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzanita Seed Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Manzanita Community Elementary School?
335 students attend Manzanita Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Manzanita Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manzanita Community Elementary School?
Manzanita Community Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Manzanita Community Elementary School offer ?
Manzanita Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manzanita Community Elementary School part of?
Manzanita Community Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Manzanita Community Elementary School located?
Manzanita Community Elementary School is located in the Meadow Brook neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Meadow Brook.
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