School Profile · Oakland
East Bay Innovation Academy: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
East Bay Innovation Academy posts 43% meeting the standard against 39% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
3400 Malcolm Avenue, 94605 (opens in new tab)·Oakland Unified·Oakland·Grades 6-12·451 students·41% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 577-9557·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
41
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #977 statewide · #12 of 34 in Oakland Unified
East Bay Innovation Academy scores 41 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 56th 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 “43% proficient” and call it done. East Bay Innovation Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in Oakland, where two in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, East Bay Innovation 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.
22%
26%
52%
Grade 6 · 48% proficient
15%
38%
47%
Grade 7 · 53% proficient
22%
31%
47%
Grade 8 · 53% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding holds steady across grades; the floor rises 4.9pp. The state average falls 0.5pp 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
19.4%
State 16.8%
2.6pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
43.1%
State 39.3%
3.8pp above state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
+2.0pp
State +1.5pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
15.3%
State 18.5%
3.2pp below state avg
Suspension rate
2.8%
State 3.7%
0.8pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
East Bay Innovation 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 29
John Muir Middle
San Leandro Unified · 2.7 mi
Developing
38/100
Bancroft Middle
San Leandro Unified · 1.2 mi
Developing
32/100
Elmhurst United Middle
Oakland Unified · 1.4 mi
Needs Support
18/100
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
Hispanic40.4%
White16.4%
Asian3.3%
Black26.8%
Other13.1%
GenderFemale 41.9%Male 57.2%Non-binary 0.9%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 40.8% (23pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
451
749 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
18:1
3 fewer 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 East Bay Innovation Academy in Oakland, 39.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. East Bay Innovation Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 15.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.0% Math proficient); Hispanic students (41.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 36.5 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 132 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−36.5pp
15.6% vs 52.1% overall · n=31
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−16.9pp
3.1% vs 20.0% overall · n=31
Math · Disabilities−21.1pp
9.6% vs 30.7% overall · n=32
Math Exceeded · Hispanic−12.4pp
5.2% vs 17.6% overall · n=114
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income133 tested
ELA 39.4%·Math 19.0%· +15.4pp vs district
Hispanic114 tested
ELA 41.6%·Math 19.4%· +19.5pp vs district
Black81 tested
ELA 38.3%·Math 17.6%· +17.4pp 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 1.0pp 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
$106K
$21K above CA median
Median Home Value
$849K
$190K above CA median
Bachelor's+
44%
9pp above 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
10.6 years avg experience
27 teachers · 4% second-year
Teacher Credentials
50% fully credentialed
3.2% 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%
19.4%
↑ vs CA 16.8% · 53th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
43.1%
↑ vs CA 39.3% · 53th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
+2.0pp
↑ vs CA +1.5pp · 34th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
15.3%
↑ vs CA 18.5% · 54th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.8%
↑ vs CA 3.7% · 53th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 54 | 22% | 26% | 26% | 26% | 48% | +2 |
| Grade 7 | 89 | 15% | 38% | 24% | 24% | 53% | +5 |
| Grade 8 | 81 | 22% | 31% | 15% | 32% | 53% | +7 |
| Grade 11 | 61 | 21% | 33% | 33% | 13% | 54% | +7 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 55 | 20% | 16% | 27% | 36% | 36% | +1 |
| Grade 7 | 89 | 15% | 18% | 26% | 42% | 33% | −1 |
| Grade 8 | 79 | 23% | 13% | 24% | 41% | 35% | +3 |
| Grade 11 | 61 | 13% | 5% | 18% | 64% | 18% | −5 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 136 | 15% | 20% | 54% | 10% |
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 | 132 | 39.4% | +15 | +1 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 113 | 41.6% | +20 | +3 |
| Black/African American | 81 | 38.3% | +17 | +6 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay Innovation Academy ← | — | 41 | 19.4% | 43.1% | +2.0 | 2.8% |
| John Muir Middle | 2.7 mi | 38 | 12.8% | 34.1% | −3.5 | 3.4% |
| Bancroft Middle | 1.2 mi | 32 | 11.3% | 28.5% | −13.1 | 8.3% |
| Elmhurst United Middle | 1.4 mi | 18 | 4.2% | 14.3% | +6.1 | 13.5% |
| 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 #646 → #1081 → #905 → #836 → #977
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
Frequently asked questions
Is East Bay Innovation Academy a good middle school?
East Bay Innovation Academy has a Scope Score of 41 out of 100, placing it in the 56th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #977 statewide. 19.4% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 2.6 percentage points above 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 East Bay Innovation Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 43.1% of students at East Bay Innovation Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 19.4% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 19.4% 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. 447 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does East Bay Innovation Academy rank in California?
East Bay Innovation Academy ranks #977 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 56th 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 East Bay Innovation Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at East Bay Innovation Academy increases by 2.0 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. 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 East Bay Innovation Academy?
15.3% of students at East Bay Innovation Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 2.8%. 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 East Bay Innovation Academy compare to other schools in Oakland?
East Bay Innovation Academy scores 41/100 (56th 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 451 students. Use the schools in Oakland page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does East Bay Innovation Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At East Bay Innovation Academy in Oakland, 39.4% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. East Bay Innovation Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 15.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.0% Math proficient); Hispanic students (41.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 36.5 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 132 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.