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824 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-2205
Summary
Lazear Charter Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
50.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 49.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 613/1,734 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 323/1,735 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 490 |
| Low-Income Students | 419 (85.5%) |
| English Learners | 171 (34.9%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 7.8 points over the full period. Math rose 13.2 points from last year and rose 20.4 points over the full period.
•Math +20.4 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 37.7% to 69.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.3% 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 49% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 35%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.6% to 61.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Lazear Charter Academy compare within the district?
Lazear Charter Academy is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Alameda County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lazear Charter Academy rank in California?
Lazear Charter Academy ranks No. 613 of 1,734 in reading and No. 323 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Lazear Charter Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.1% meet the reading standard and 48.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lazear Charter Academy compare with other schools in Oakland?
Lazear Charter Academy is tied for No. 4 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 12 K–8 schools in Oakland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OaklandWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lazear Charter AcademyThis school | 49.1% | 50.0% |
| American Indian Public Charter School II | 53.3% | 58.1% |
| Community School for Creative Education | 8.9% | 13.9% |
