Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reach Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Reach Academy serves the southeast part of Oakland, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reach Academy Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Reaching Excellence in Academics. Changing History.
School Rankings
Reach Academy 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 Reach Academy Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#8760 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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)84.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reach Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Reach Academy Elementary School is ranked #8760 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Reach Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Reach Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lighthouse Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Reach Academy Elementary School?
425 students attend Reach Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Reach Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reach Academy Elementary School?
Reach Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Reach Academy Elementary School offer ?
Reach Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reach Academy Elementary School part of?
Reach Academy Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Reach Academy Elementary School located?
Reach Academy Elementary School is located in the Las Palmas neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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