Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manzanita Seed Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 89% 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: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Manzanita SEED Elementary serves a central area of approximately 0.6 square miles in Oakland, CA, where most families are within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The attendance zone extends up to 0.8 miles from the furthest edge to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manzanita Seed Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers, every day.
School Rankings
Manzanita Seed Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manzanita Seed Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#4742 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manzanita Seed Elementary School's ranking?
Manzanita Seed Elementary School is ranked #4742 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Manzanita Seed Elementary School often compared to?
Manzanita Seed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose Leadership Academy, Manzanita Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Manzanita Seed Elementary School?
436 students attend Manzanita Seed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Manzanita Seed Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manzanita Seed Elementary School?
Manzanita Seed Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Manzanita Seed Elementary School offer ?
Manzanita Seed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manzanita Seed Elementary School part of?
Manzanita Seed Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Manzanita Seed Elementary School located?
Manzanita Seed 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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