Schools in 94603 — Oakland, California
94603 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 19.9 — 23.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 8.8 to 27.2, a 18.4-point spread.
How 94603 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Madison Park Academy Elementary with a Scope Score of 27 and 7.9% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 94603 average 14.8% meeting standard but only 4.1% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94603 averages 41.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94603 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94603
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94603 are classified as On the Rise (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 94603
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Park Academy Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 7.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 2 | Esperanza Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 4.4% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 3 | Brookfield Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 2.3% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 4 | Reach Academy Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 5 | Elmhurst United Middle Oakland Unified On the Rise | 4.2% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 6 | Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 1.3% | Needs Support 9/100 |
Schools in 94603 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94603
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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