Alternatives in Action vs Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alternatives in Action
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
106 students
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Alternatives in Action Oakland, California | Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,343 | #5685 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16509 of 16,910 | #50204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 106 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 16% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alternatives in Action scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.2 vs 4.8).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 10%).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Alternatives in Action does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 100%).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 26.5).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 106.
- •Alternatives in Action is a charter school while Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary 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 Alternatives in Action better than Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alternatives in Action ranks higher (11.2 vs 4.8 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 Alternatives in Action and Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alternatives in Action: 106. Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alternatives in Action and Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary rank in California?
Alternatives in Action is 1304th of 1,343 and Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is 5685th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).