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3730 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602-2468
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
59.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,029/4,657 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,056/4,657 (77th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 452 |
| Low-Income Students | 202 (44.7%) |
| English Learners | 46 (10.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.2 points from last year and fell 1.5 points over the full period. Math fell 3.6 points from last year and fell 7.0 points over the full period.
•Math -7.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.2% to 72.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 66%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 49.2% to 68.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.0-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Sequoia Elementary compare within the district?
Sequoia Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 51 K–5 schools in Oakland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sequoia Elementary rank in California?
Sequoia Elementary ranks No. 1,029 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,056 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 Sequoia Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math among 51 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.8% meet the reading standard and 38.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sequoia Elementary compare with other schools in Oakland?
Sequoia Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 52 K–5 schools in Oakland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OaklandHow does Sequoia Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Sequoia Elementary is No. 68 in reading and No. 77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia ElementaryThis school | 59.0% | 63.2% |
| Achieve Academy | 27.0% | 18.2% |
| ACORN Woodland Elementary | 29.0% | 26.2% |
