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9860 Sunnyside Street, Oakland, CA 94603-2750
Summary
Cox Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 23rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 25.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
28.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 25.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,000/4,657 (14th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,184/4,657 (32nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 446 |
| Low-Income Students | 403 (90.4%) |
| English Learners | 231 (51.8%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.7 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math -0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 22.5% to 28.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,000 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 4.0 points ahead in reading. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 27.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.1% to 34.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,184 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 16.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Cox Academy rank in California?
Cox Academy ranks No. 4,000 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,184 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Cox Academy compare with other schools in Oakland?
Cox Academy is No. 22 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 52 K–5 schools in Oakland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OaklandWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cox AcademyThis school | 28.4% | 25.8% |
| Achieve Academy | 27.0% | 18.2% |
| ACORN Woodland Elementary | 29.0% | 26.2% |
