Marshall Elementary School (Closed 2013)

3400 Malcolm Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Marshall Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% 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-5
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
55-59%
59%
(11-12)
35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
66%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
8%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
184 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marshall Elementary School part of?
Marshall Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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