Downtown Charter Academy District


Summary:

The Downtown Charter Academy District in Oakland, California is home to a single standout middle school, Downtown Charter Academy. This school has consistently ranked among the top 6% of middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

Downtown Charter Academy's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 73.08% of students were proficient or better in ELA End of Course, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Math End of Course, 71.71% were proficient or better, compared to 35.54% statewide. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 6.1% is also lower than the state average, indicating a strong commitment to student engagement and attendance.

While 76.83% of Downtown Charter Academy's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's high academic achievement and consistent top rankings demonstrate its ability to provide an excellent education to its high-need student population. The school's student-teacher ratio of 22.3 to 1 is slightly higher than the recommended ratio, which may be an area for potential improvement to ensure personalized attention and support for all students.

District Detail

 2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606-5201

 (510) 535-1580

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 1568 California districts

See the 2024 California District rankings!
Grades served: 6-8
Students: 259

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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