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444 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501-3615
Summary
William G. Paden Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
55.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
54.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,457/4,657 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,292/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 372 |
| Low-Income Students | 172 (46.2%) |
| English Learners | 50 (13.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.6 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 0.8 points from last year and fell 1.4 points over the full period.
•Math -1.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.0% to 64.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.4-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
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 66% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.6% to 68.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.2-point math income gap is wider 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
24.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 William G. Paden Elementary compare within the district?
William G. Paden Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Alameda Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William G. Paden Elementary rank in California?
William G. Paden Elementary ranks No. 1,457 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,292 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 William G. Paden Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in both subjects among 8 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.9% meet the reading standard and 38.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William G. Paden Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda?
William G. Paden Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Alameda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlamedaHow does William G. Paden Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
William G. Paden Elementary is No. 89 in reading and No. 90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| William G. Paden ElementaryThis school | 54.3% | 55.7% |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | 82.5% | 77.9% |
| Edison Elementary | 81.4% | 79.7% |
