Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Markham 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- 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: Markham Elementary serves the southeast part of Oakland, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Markham Elementary School's student population of 327 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Markham 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 Markham Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)91.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Markham Elementary School's ranking?
Markham Elementary School is ranked #9367 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?
≤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 Markham Elementary School?
327 students attend Markham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Markham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Markham Elementary School?
Markham Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Markham Elementary School offer ?
Markham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Markham Elementary School part of?
Markham Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Markham Elementary School located?
Markham Elementary School is located in the Havenscourt neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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