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2501 Chestnut Street, Oakland, CA 94607-2477
Summary
Yu Ming Charter is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
82.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 82.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 59/1,734 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 17/1,735 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 959 |
| Low-Income Students | 325 (33.9%) |
| English Learners | 165 (17.2%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.3 points from last year and fell 5.7 points over the full period. Math fell 5.4 points from last year and fell 8.0 points over the full period.
•Math -8.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.8% to 96.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.6-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
37.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 81.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 95% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 60% to 88%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.6% to 96.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.3-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
54.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 82.4% 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 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 Yu Ming Charter compare within the district?
Yu Ming Charter is No. 1 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 Yu Ming Charter rank in California?
Yu Ming Charter ranks No. 59 of 1,734 in reading and No. 17 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 Yu Ming Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.0% meet the reading standard and 69.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Yu Ming Charter compare with other schools in Oakland?
Yu Ming Charter is No. 1 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yu Ming CharterThis school | 82.7% | 80.0% |
| American Indian Public Charter School II | 53.3% | 58.1% |
| Community School for Creative Education | 8.9% | 13.9% |
