Schools in 94605 — Oakland, California
94605 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 18.0 — 25.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 8.3 to 32.3, a 24.0-point spread.
How 94605 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Burckhalter Elementary with a Scope Score of 32 and 11.6% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94605 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94605 averages 49.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94605 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94605
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94605 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 94605
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burckhalter Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 11.6% | Developing 32/100 |
| 2 | Grass Valley Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 2.5% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 3 | Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 7.9% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 4 | Markham Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 5 | Castlemont High Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 1.1% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 6 | Independent Study, Sojourner Truth Oakland Unified On the Rise | 3.4% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 7 | Frick United Academy of Language Middle Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 0.5% | Needs Support 10/100 |
| 8 | Rudsdale Continuation High Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 8/100 |
Schools in 94605 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 94605
- 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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