School Profile · Oakland
Cox Academy: Kids show up here — absenteeism is half the state rate. Test scores are still catching up.
Cox Academy's strongest numbers are the quiet ones: attendance and discipline. The academic picture is still developing — and culture is usually where that starts.
9860 Sunnyside Street, 94603 (opens in new tab)·Alameda County Office of Education·Oakland·Grades K-5·446 students·87% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 904-6300·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
41
🤝 Culture First · Developing
ranked #2,757 statewide · #5 of 6 in Alameda County Office of Education
Cox Academy scores 41 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 52nd percentile of 5,744 California elementary 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 “28% proficient” and call it done. Cox 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.
The headline number: +1.2pp separates this year's grade 3 from its grade 5. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Following the same students from 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 points the same way.
As a charter, Cox 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.
17%
13%
70%
Grade 3 · 30% proficient
8%
8%
84%
Grade 4 · 16% proficient
15%
22%
63%
Grade 5 · 37% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 2.7pp across grades; the floor rises 6.3pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
12.2%
State 21.3%
9.1pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
28.1%
State 42.7%
14.5pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-1.2pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
8.4%
State 17.9%
9.5pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.3%
State 1.6%
0.3pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school built its attendance culture — and what the academic plan looks like from here.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Cox Academy
41/100
This school
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High School
No feeder data available for this level
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 49
Roosevelt Elementary
San Leandro Unified · 1.1 mi
Solid
50/100
Francophone Charter School of Oakland
Oakland Unified · 0.4 mi
Developing
49/100
Melrose Leadership Academy
Oakland Unified · 3 mi
Developing
47/100
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
Hispanic78.7%
White0.2%
Asian1.4%
Black14.8%
Other4.9%
GenderFemale 46.9%Male 53.1%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 87.4% (24pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
446
Near CA avg (~480)
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
23:1
2 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$143,069
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$74,659 – $142,988
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Cox Academy in Oakland, 27.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 7.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Cox Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 19.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (29.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (27.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 13.8 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 187 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−13.8pp
13.8% vs 27.6% overall · n=102
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−6.4pp
6.9% vs 13.3% overall · n=102
Math · English Learner−6.3pp
22.5% vs 28.8% overall · n=103
Math Exceeded · English Learner−7.3pp
3.9% vs 11.2% overall · n=103
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income188 tested
ELA 27.3%·Math 29.8%· +19.6pp vs district
Hispanic160 tested
ELA 27.0%·Math 32.5%· +11.0pp vs district
English Learner103 tested
ELA 13.7%·Math 22.3%· +13.7pp 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 rises by 3.1pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school.
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
9.5 years avg experience
20 teachers · 5% first-year · 5% second-year
Teacher Credentials
67% fully credentialed
16.7% 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%
12.2%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 41th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
28.1%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 39th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-1.2pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 70th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
8.4%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 65th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.3%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 52th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 69 | 17% | 13% | 30% | 39% | 30% | −13 |
| Grade 4 | 65 | 8% | 8% | 29% | 55% | 15% | −29 |
| Grade 5 | 68 | 15% | 22% | 16% | 47% | 37% | −11 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 69 | 19% | 22% | 20% | 39% | 41% | −5 |
| Grade 4 | 65 | 2% | 12% | 37% | 49% | 14% | −28 |
| Grade 5 | 69 | 13% | 19% | 35% | 33% | 32% | −3 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 69 | 3% | 19% | 57% | 22% |
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 | 187 | 27.3% | +20 | −11 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 159 | 27.0% | +11 | −12 |
| English Learners | 102 | 13.7% | +14 | +3 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Academy ← | — | 41 | 12.2% | 28.1% | −1.2 | 1.3% |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 1.1 mi | 50 | 31.4% | 53.6% | −7.1 | 1.1% |
| Francophone Charter School of Oakland | 0.4 mi | 49 | 24.9% | 51.6% | +4.6 | 0.2% |
| Melrose Leadership Academy | 3 mi | 47 | 20.2% | 37.0% | +16.6 | 0.9% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #4889 → #4450 → #4741 → #2757 → #2757
What we can't show
- — Low-income students here trail the state average for their group by 11 points in ELA — worth asking how the school is closing that gap.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Cox Academy a good elementary school?
Cox Academy has a Scope Score of 41 out of 100, placing it in the 52nd percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #2,757 statewide. 12.2% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 9.1 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary 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 Cox Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 28.1% of students at Cox Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 12.2% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 15.9% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 12.2% 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. 405 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Cox Academy rank in California?
Cox Academy ranks #2,757 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 52nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 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 Cox Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Cox Academy decreases by 1.2 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 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 elementary 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 Cox Academy?
8.4% of students at Cox Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 1.3%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. 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 Cox Academy compare to other schools in Oakland?
Cox Academy scores 41/100 (52nd percentile) among California elementary 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 446 students. Use the schools in Oakland page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Cox Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Cox Academy in Oakland, 27.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 7.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Cox Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 19.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (29.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (27.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 13.8 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 187 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.