Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Aspire Apex Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aspire Apex Academy's student population of 300 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Aspire Apex Academy is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
32%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Aspire Apex Academy?
300 students attend Aspire Apex Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Aspire Apex Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspire Apex Academy?
Aspire Apex Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aspire Apex Academy offer ?
Aspire Apex Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aspire Apex Academy part of?
Aspire Apex Academy is part of Aspire Apex Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Aspire Apex Academy located?
Aspire Apex Academy is located in the Civic Center neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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