Barack Obama Academy serves 17 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
88%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Barack Obama Academy?
17 students attend Barack Obama Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Barack Obama Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barack Obama Academy?
Barack Obama Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Academy offer ?
Barack Obama Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Barack Obama Academy part of?
Barack Obama Academy is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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