School Profile · Oakland
Francophone Charter School of Oakland: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Francophone Charter School of Oakland posts 52% meeting the standard; 24.9% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
9736 Lawlor Street, 94605 (opens in new tab)·Oakland Unified·Oakland·Grades K-8·324 students·38% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 394-4110·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
49
📈 On the Rise · Developing
ranked #1,808 statewide · #12 of 62 in Oakland Unified
Francophone Charter School of Oakland scores 49 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 69th 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 “52% proficient” and call it done. Francophone Charter School of Oakland deserves a closer read. The school sits in Oakland, where one in three students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Francophone Charter School of Oakland 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.
12%
27%
61%
Grade 3 · 39% proficient
25%
33%
42%
Grade 4 · 58% proficient
28%
39%
33%
Grade 5 · 67% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 15.5pp across grades; the floor rises 27.9pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
24.9%
State 21.3%
3.6pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
51.6%
State 42.7%
8.9pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
+4.6pp
State -2.9pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
15.1%
State 17.9%
2.9pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.2%
State 1.6%
1.4pp 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.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 44
Roosevelt Elementary
San Leandro Unified · 1.2 mi
Solid
50/100
Cox Academy
Alameda County Office of Education · 0.4 mi
Developing
41/100
East Bay Innovation Academy
Oakland Unified · 0.9 mi
Developing
41/100
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
Hispanic23.8%
White24.7%
Asian8.3%
Black18.5%
Other24.7%
GenderFemale 54.0%Male 46.0%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 38.0% (26pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
324
296 below CA avg (~620)
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
19:1
2 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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland in Oakland, 14.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Francophone Charter School of Oakland trails its district average for low-income students by 9.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (38.1% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 21 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income21 tested
ELA 14.3%·Math 38.1%· -9.7pp 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.
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
7.2 years avg experience
19 teachers · 5% first-year
Teacher Credentials
37% fully credentialed
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%
24.9%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 53th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
51.6%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 57th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
+4.6pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 51th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
15.1%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 55th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.2%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 62th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 49 | 12% | 27% | 37% | 24% | 39% | −5 |
| Grade 4 | 36 | 25% | 33% | 17% | 25% | 58% | +14 |
| Grade 5 | 36 | 28% | 39% | 17% | 17% | 67% | +19 |
| Grade 6 | 12 | 42% | 17% | 17% | 25% | 58% | +12 |
| Grade 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 8 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 49 | 22% | 31% | 20% | 27% | 53% | +7 |
| Grade 4 | 36 | 36% | 22% | 28% | 14% | 58% | +17 |
| Grade 5 | 35 | 26% | 9% | 40% | 26% | 34% | −1 |
| Grade 6 | 12 | 8% | 42% | 17% | 33% | 50% | +15 |
| Grade 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 8 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 46 | 13% | 33% | 46% | 9% |
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 | 21 | 14.3% | −10 | −24 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francophone Charter School of Oakland ← | — | 49 | 24.9% | 51.6% | +4.6 | 0.2% |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 1.2 mi | 50 | 31.4% | 53.6% | −7.1 | 1.1% |
| Cox Academy | 0.4 mi | 41 | 12.2% | 28.1% | −1.2 | 1.3% |
| East Bay Innovation Academy | 0.9 mi | 41 | 19.4% | 43.1% | +2.0 | 2.8% |
| 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 #770 → #1102 → #948 → #1774 → #1808
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
- — Low-income students here trail the state average for their group by 24 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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland a good elementary school?
Francophone Charter School of Oakland has a Scope Score of 49 out of 100, placing it in the 69th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #1,808 statewide. 24.9% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 3.6 percentage points above 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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 51.6% of students at Francophone Charter School of Oakland met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 24.9% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 24.9% 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. 241 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Francophone Charter School of Oakland rank in California?
Francophone Charter School of Oakland ranks #1,808 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 69th 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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Francophone Charter School of Oakland increases by 4.6 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 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 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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland?
15.1% of students at Francophone Charter School of Oakland are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.2%, 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 Francophone Charter School of Oakland compare to other schools in Oakland?
Francophone Charter School of Oakland scores 49/100 (69th 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 324 students. Use the schools in Oakland page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Francophone Charter School of Oakland serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Francophone Charter School of Oakland in Oakland, 14.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Francophone Charter School of Oakland trails its district average for low-income students by 9.7 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (38.1% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 21 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.