Allendale Elementary vs Melrose Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allendale Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Melrose Leadership Academy
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
722 students
| Measure | Allendale Elementary Oakland, California | Melrose Leadership Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5682 of 5,693 | #3230 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50170 of 50,301 | #37815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 368 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 5.4).
- •Melrose Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Melrose Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Melrose Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 97.6%).
- •Melrose Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.6).
- •Melrose Leadership Academy is the larger school with 722 students compared with 368.
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 Allendale Elementary better than Melrose Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Leadership Academy ranks higher (31.1 vs 5.4 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 Allendale Elementary and Melrose Leadership Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allendale Elementary: 368. Melrose Leadership Academy: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allendale Elementary and Melrose Leadership Academy rank in California?
Allendale Elementary is 5682nd of 5,693 and Melrose Leadership Academy is 3230th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).