The Academy Of Alameda
The Academy Of Alameda serves 489 students in grades 6-8.
The Academy Of Alameda placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
The Academy Of Alameda places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
The Academy Of Alameda's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 489 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
The Academy Of Alameda is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of The Academy Of Alameda is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2216 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 26% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 27% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.79 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to The Academy Of Alameda is Alternatives In Action (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nea Community Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Academy Of Alameda Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alameda The Academy Of Alameda Elementary School Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 203 students10
0.0 miles
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017 0 K-5 203 - Oakland Alternatives In Action Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 183 students10
0.2 miles
6221 E. 17th St
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 748-4314 0.2 9-12 183 - Alameda Nea Community Learning Center Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 553 students10
0.2 miles
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008 0.2 K-12 553 - Alameda Alameda Science And Technology Institute Alternative School
Magnet School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 187 students10
0.3 miles
555 Atlantic Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021 0.3 9-12 187 - Alameda Ruby Bridges Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 504 students10
0.3 miles
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006 0.3 K-5 504
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