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Montclair Elementary School

1757 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94611
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Montclair Elementary School serves 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montclair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Montclair Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Montclair Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
68%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
78%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montclair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
15%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Montclair Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
14%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Montclair Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
40%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Montclair Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Montclair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montclair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oakland Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montclair Elementary School's ranking?

Montclair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Montclair Elementary School?

605 students attend Montclair Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Montclair Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Montclair Elementary School?

Montclair Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Montclair Elementary School offer ?

Montclair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Montclair Elementary School part of?

Montclair Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   5/1/2020
This school is really just amazing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Paisley

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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