Manzanita Seed Elementary School
Manzanita Seed Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Manzanita Seed Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Manzanita Seed Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 400 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Manzanita Seed Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Manzanita Seed Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5298 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 5% | 12% |
Hispanic | 68% | 54% |
Black | 11% | 5% |
White | 11% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Oakland Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Manzanita Seed Elementary School is Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Manzanita Community (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakland Manzanita Community Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 438 students10
0.0 miles
2409 E. 27th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-2822 0 K-5 438 - Oakland Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 303 students10
0.5 miles
2634 Pleasant St.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 209-2166 0.5 K-12 303 - Oakland Fruitvale Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 367 students10
0.6 miles
3200 Boston Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 535-2840 0.6 K-5 367 - Oakland Achieve Academy Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 675 students10
0.7 miles
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 904-6440 0.7 K-5 675 - Oakland Life Academy Math: 18% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 464 students10
0.7 miles
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 534-0282 0.7 6-12 464
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