School Profile · Oakland
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy: The scores are below where anyone wants them. Here's what they don't tell you.
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy posts low test scores — and test scores are one lens among several. If this is your zoned school, the numbers below are where to start a conversation, not where to end one.
400 105th Avenue, 94603 (opens in new tab)·Oakland Unified·Oakland·Grades 6-12·392 students·87% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 635-7737·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
25
🌱 Building Momentum · Needs Support
ranked #1,811 statewide · #20 of 34 in Oakland Unified
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy scores 25 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 19th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “23% proficient” and call it done. Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in Oakland, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
Test scores are one lens, and at this school they're a rough one right now. The sections below show the fuller picture — including the parts that are working.
As a charter, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
11%
25%
64%
Grade 6 · 36% proficient
27%
66%
Grade 7 · 34% proficient
24%
71%
Grade 8 · 29% proficient
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
5.8%
State 16.8%
11.0pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
22.6%
State 39.3%
16.6pp below state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
-11.8pp
State +1.5pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
29.8%
State 18.5%
11.2pp above state avg
Suspension rate
2.7%
State 3.7%
1.0pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what changed in the last two years, and what the school is asking families for. Growth shows up in these numbers a year or two after it shows up in classrooms.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
Your other options
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 37
Oakland Unity Middle
Alameda County Office of Education · 2.1 mi
Developing
42/100
John Muir Middle
San Leandro Unified · 1.2 mi
Developing
38/100
Bancroft Middle
San Leandro Unified · 1.7 mi
Developing
32/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic93.1%
Asian0.3%
Black5.4%
Other1.3%
GenderFemale 49.0%Male 51.0%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 86.7% (23pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
392
808 below CA avg (~1,200)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
5 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,173
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$62,696 – $109,878
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy in Oakland, 40.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 16.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (13.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (40.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 40.3 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 189 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−40.3pp
0.0% vs 40.3% overall · n=18
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−11.7pp
0.0% vs 11.7% overall · n=18
Math · Disabilities−12.0pp
0.0% vs 12.0% overall · n=18
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−3.6pp
0.0% vs 3.6% overall · n=18
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income189 tested
ELA 40.2%·Math 13.2%· +16.2pp vs district
Hispanic201 tested
ELA 40.8%·Math 12.9%· +18.7pp vs district
English Learner28 tested
ELA 3.7%·Math 0.0%· -1.3pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency falls by 13.6pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school. District average: +2.9pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$77K
$8K below CA median
Median Home Value
$615K
$44K below CA median
Bachelor's+
15%
20pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
5.8 years avg experience
15 teachers · 33% first-year · 7% second-year
Teacher Credentials
57% fully credentialed
8.5% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
5.8%
↓ vs CA 16.8% · 38th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
22.6%
↓ vs CA 39.3% · 37th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
-11.8pp
↓ vs CA +1.5pp · 45th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
29.8%
↓ vs CA 18.5% · 34th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.7%
↑ vs CA 3.7% · 54th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 57 | 11% | 25% | 33% | 32% | 35% | −11 |
| Grade 7 | 45 | 7% | 27% | 36% | 31% | 33% | −14 |
| Grade 8 | 59 | 5% | 24% | 29% | 42% | 29% | −17 |
| Grade 11 | 53 | 25% | 40% | 21% | 15% | 64% | +17 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 58 | 9% | 14% | 17% | 60% | 22% | −13 |
| Grade 7 | 45 | 2% | 9% | 38% | 51% | 11% | −23 |
| Grade 8 | 59 | 2% | 3% | 20% | 75% | 5% | −27 |
| Grade 11 | 53 | 2% | 8% | 26% | 64% | 9% | −14 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 112 | 1% | 17% | 68% | 14% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 189 | 40.2% | +16 | +2 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 201 | 40.8% | +19 | +2 |
| English Learners | 27 | 3.7% | −1 | −7 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy ← | — | 25 | 5.8% | 22.6% | −11.8 | 2.7% |
| Oakland Unity Middle | 2.1 mi | 42 | 13.5% | 43.5% | +2.0 | 0.4% |
| John Muir Middle | 1.2 mi | 38 | 12.8% | 34.1% | −3.5 | 3.4% |
| Bancroft Middle | 1.7 mi | 32 | 11.3% | 28.5% | −13.1 | 8.3% |
| California average | — | 40 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1381 → #1689 → #1693 → #1671 → #1811
What we can't show
- — Scored here as a middle school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy a good middle school?
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy has a Scope Score of 25 out of 100, placing it in the 19th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #1,811 statewide. 5.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 11.0 percentage points below the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 22.6% of students at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 5.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 16.8% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 5.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 323 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy ranks #1,811 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 19th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy decreases by 11.8 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy?
29.8% of students at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 2.7%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy compare to other schools in Oakland?
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy scores 25/100 (19th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 392 students. Use the schools in Oakland page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy in Oakland, 40.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 16.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (13.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (40.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 40.3 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 189 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.