Achieve Academy vs Urban Promise Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 202 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
Urban Promise Academy Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
| Measure | Achieve Academy Oakland, California | Urban Promise Academy Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5057 of 5,693 | #1092 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47941 of 50,301 | #14444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 537 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Promise Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 14.3).
- •Achieve Academy does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Urban Promise Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Achieve Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 98%).
- •Urban Promise Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 24.4).
- •Achieve Academy is the larger school with 537 students compared with 392.
- •Achieve Academy is a charter school while Urban Promise Academy Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achieve Academy better than Urban Promise Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Promise Academy Middle ranks higher (16.0 vs 14.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Achieve Academy and Urban Promise Academy Middle?
About 202 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Academy: 537. Urban Promise Academy Middle: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Academy and Urban Promise Academy Middle rank in California?
Achieve Academy is 5057th of 5,693 and Urban Promise Academy Middle is 1092nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).