School Profile · Oakland
KIPP Bridge Academy: The scores are below where anyone wants them. Here's what they don't tell you.
KIPP Bridge 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.
1700 Market Street, 94607 (opens in new tab)·Oakland Unified·Oakland·Grades K-8·520 students·90% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 929-0437·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
29
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ranked #4,530 statewide · #28 of 62 in Oakland Unified
KIPP Bridge Academy scores 29 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 21st percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “33% proficient” and call it done. KIPP Bridge 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, KIPP Bridge 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.
13%
16%
71%
Grade 3 · 29% proficient
14%
22%
64%
Grade 4 · 36% proficient
14%
26%
60%
Grade 5 · 40% proficient
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
12.4%
State 21.3%
8.9pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
33.2%
State 42.7%
9.5pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-5.4pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
38.1%
State 17.9%
20.2pp above state avg
Suspension rate
3.9%
State 1.6%
2.2pp above 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.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 76
Beach Elementary
Piedmont City Unified · 2 mi
Strong
81/100
Yu Ming Charter
Alameda County Office of Education · 0.6 mi
Strong
81/100
Peralta Elementary
Oakland Unified · 2.9 mi
Solid
66/100
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
Hispanic23.3%
White9.4%
Asian1.9%
Black56.5%
Other8.8%
GenderFemale 49.0%Male 51.0%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 90.2% (26pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
520
100 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
21:1
0 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 KIPP Bridge Academy in Oakland, 38.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. KIPP Bridge Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 14.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (27.6% Math proficient); Black students (33.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 25.9 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 295 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−25.9pp
12.5% vs 38.4% overall · n=32
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−6.1pp
6.3% vs 12.4% overall · n=32
Math · Disabilities−16.1pp
12.5% vs 28.6% overall · n=32
Math Exceeded · Black−4.0pp
6.0% vs 10.0% overall · n=187
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income295 tested
ELA 38.0%·Math 27.6%· +14.0pp vs district
Black189 tested
ELA 33.3%·Math 23.2%· +12.4pp vs district
Disabilities59 tested
ELA 11.9%·Math 17.8%· -0.5pp 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 8.8pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +7.6pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$95K
$10K above CA median
Median Home Value
$721K
$62K above CA median
Bachelor's+
49%
14pp 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
4.8 years avg experience
25 teachers · 12% second-year
Teacher Credentials
43% fully credentialed
6.5% 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%
12.4%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 41th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
33.2%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 43th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-5.4pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 49th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
38.1%
↓ vs CA 17.9% · 17th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
3.9%
↓ vs CA 1.6% · 31th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 45 | 13% | 16% | 36% | 36% | 29% | −14 |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 14% | 22% | 26% | 38% | 36% | −9 |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 14% | 26% | 14% | 46% | 40% | −8 |
| Grade 6 | 63 | 11% | 13% | 30% | 46% | 24% | −23 |
| Grade 7 | 58 | 10% | 43% | 28% | 19% | 53% | +6 |
| Grade 8 | 60 | 12% | 37% | 37% | 15% | 48% | +2 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 46 | 11% | 33% | 22% | 35% | 43% | −2 |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 10% | 19% | 40% | 31% | 29% | −12 |
| Grade 5 | 51 | 12% | 10% | 16% | 63% | 22% | −14 |
| Grade 6 | 64 | 6% | 6% | 28% | 59% | 13% | −23 |
| Grade 7 | 57 | 12% | 23% | 33% | 32% | 35% | +1 |
| Grade 8 | 59 | 8% | 22% | 22% | 47% | 31% | −2 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 108 | 6% | 12% | 53% | 29% |
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 | 295 | 38.0% | +14 | −0 |
| Black/African American | 189 | 33.3% | +12 | +1 |
| Students with Disabilities | 59 | 11.9% | −0 | −5 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Bridge Academy ← | — | 29 | 12.4% | 33.2% | −5.4 | 3.9% |
| Beach Elementary | 2 mi | 81 | 63.1% | 89.7% | +2.2 | 2.1% |
| Yu Ming Charter | 0.6 mi | 81 | 62.2% | 82.8% | +4.1 | 0.3% |
| Peralta Elementary | 2.9 mi | 66 | 46.5% | 72.5% | −10.4 | 0.7% |
| 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 #5101 → #5014 → #4264 → #4142 → #4530
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
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Frequently asked questions
Is KIPP Bridge Academy a good elementary school?
KIPP Bridge Academy has a Scope Score of 29 out of 100, placing it in the 21st percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #4,530 statewide. 12.4% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 8.9 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 KIPP Bridge Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 33.2% of students at KIPP Bridge Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 12.4% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 20.8% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 12.4% 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. 290 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does KIPP Bridge Academy rank in California?
KIPP Bridge Academy ranks #4,530 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 21st 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 KIPP Bridge Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at KIPP Bridge Academy decreases by 5.4 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 KIPP Bridge Academy?
38.1% of students at KIPP Bridge Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 3.9%. 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 KIPP Bridge Academy compare to other schools in Oakland?
KIPP Bridge Academy scores 29/100 (21st 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 520 students. Use the schools in Oakland page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does KIPP Bridge Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At KIPP Bridge Academy in Oakland, 38.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. KIPP Bridge Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 14.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (27.6% Math proficient); Black students (33.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 25.9 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 295 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.