School Profile · Oakland
Learning Without Limits: The scores are below where anyone wants them. Here's what they don't tell you.
Learning Without Limits posts low test scores — and suspensions run below the state rate (0.4% vs 1.6%). If this is your zoned school, the numbers below are where to start a conversation, not where to end one.
2035 40th Avenue, 94601 (opens in new tab)·Oakland Unified·Oakland·Grades K-5·335 students·67% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(510) 879-1282·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
29
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ranked #4,512 statewide · #26 of 62 in Oakland Unified
Learning Without Limits scores 29 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 21st 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 “26% proficient” and call it done. Learning Without Limits deserves a closer read. The school sits in Oakland, where two-thirds of 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, Learning Without Limits 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%
24%
65%
Grade 3 · 35% proficient
17%
76%
Grade 4 · 24% proficient
14%
21%
65%
Grade 5 · 35% proficient
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
8.8%
State 21.3%
12.5pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
25.5%
State 42.7%
17.2pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-3.0pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
31.0%
State 17.9%
13.1pp above state avg
Suspension rate
0.4%
State 1.6%
1.2pp 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 Feeder Path
Elementary
Learning Without Limits
29/100
This school
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Middle
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High School
No feeder data available for this level
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 74
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Alameda Unified · 2.7 mi
Strong
75/100
Frank Otis Elementary
Alameda Unified · 2.2 mi
Strong
74/100
Edison Elementary
Alameda Unified · 1.5 mi
Strong
73/100
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
Hispanic80.9%
White0.9%
Asian4.8%
Black10.2%
Other3.3%
GenderFemale 53.4%Male 46.6%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 66.6% (3pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
335
145 below 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
24:1
3 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 Learning Without Limits in Oakland, 30.5% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Learning Without Limits outperforms its district average for low-income students by 6.5 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (20.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (30.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 13.4 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 167 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−13.4pp
17.6% vs 30.9% overall · n=92
2 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−7.5pp
3.2% vs 10.6% overall · n=92
Math · English Learner−6.5pp
13.5% vs 20.0% overall · n=95
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income170 tested
ELA 30.5%·Math 20.6%· +6.5pp vs district
Hispanic149 tested
ELA 30.8%·Math 18.1%· +8.8pp vs district
English Learner95 tested
ELA 17.4%·Math 13.7%· +12.4pp 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 3.9pp 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
$72K
$13K below CA median
Median Home Value
$710K
$51K above CA median
Bachelor's+
26%
9pp 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
5.6 years avg experience
15 teachers · 7% first-year · 7% second-year
Teacher Credentials
47% fully credentialed
11.8% 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%
8.8%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 38th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
25.5%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 37th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-3.0pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 51th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
31.0%
↓ vs CA 17.9% · 29th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.4%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 60th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 55 | 11% | 24% | 40% | 25% | 35% | −9 |
| Grade 4 | 60 | 7% | 17% | 13% | 63% | 23% | −21 |
| Grade 5 | 63 | 14% | 21% | 16% | 49% | 35% | −13 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 55 | 4% | 20% | 35% | 42% | 24% | −22 |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 8% | 11% | 31% | 50% | 19% | −22 |
| Grade 5 | 64 | 9% | 8% | 23% | 59% | 17% | −18 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 64 | 6% | 14% | 56% | 23% |
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 | 167 | 30.5% | +7 | −8 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 146 | 30.8% | +9 | −8 |
| English Learners | 92 | 17.4% | +12 | +7 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Without Limits ← | — | 29 | 8.8% | 25.5% | −3.0 | 0.4% |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | 2.7 mi | 75 | 53.5% | 77.8% | +6.0 | 0.4% |
| Frank Otis Elementary | 2.2 mi | 74 | 49.1% | 75.9% | −6.7 | 1.0% |
| Edison Elementary | 1.5 mi | 73 | 52.7% | 75.3% | −9.3 | 0.3% |
| 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 #3999 → #4295 → #3676 → #4345 → #4512
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary 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 Learning Without Limits a good elementary school?
Learning Without Limits has a Scope Score of 29 out of 100, placing it in the 21st percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #4,512 statewide. 8.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 12.5 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 Learning Without Limits's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 25.5% of students at Learning Without Limits met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 8.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 16.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 8.8% 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. 359 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Learning Without Limits rank in California?
Learning Without Limits ranks #4,512 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 Learning Without Limits getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Learning Without Limits decreases by 3.0 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 Learning Without Limits?
31.0% of students at Learning Without Limits are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.4%, 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 Learning Without Limits compare to other schools in Oakland?
Learning Without Limits 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 335 students. Use the schools in Oakland page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Learning Without Limits serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Learning Without Limits in Oakland, 30.5% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 24.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Learning Without Limits outperforms its district average for low-income students by 6.5 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (20.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (30.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 13.4 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 167 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.