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3010 Fillmore Street, Alameda, CA 94501-5544
Summary
Frank Otis Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
78.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 78.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 219/4,657 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 287/4,657 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 569 |
| Low-Income Students | 127 (22.3%) |
| English Learners | 35 (6.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 6.8 points over the full period. Math rose 4.7 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.3% to 87.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.4-point reading income gap is about the same as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 82.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 73% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 74.3% to 83.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 81.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Frank Otis Elementary compare within the district?
Frank Otis Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Alameda Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Frank Otis Elementary rank in California?
Frank Otis Elementary ranks No. 219 of 4,657 in reading and No. 287 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Frank Otis Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 8 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.5% meet the reading standard and 70.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Frank Otis Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda?
Frank Otis Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Alameda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlamedaHow does Frank Otis Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Frank Otis Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 23 in math proficiency among the 165 K–5 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Otis ElementaryThis school | 78.5% | 80.5% |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | 82.5% | 77.9% |
| Edison Elementary | 81.4% | 79.7% |
