Alternatives in Action vs Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 490 m 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
Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
678 students
| Measure | Alternatives in Action Oakland, California | Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,343 | #5690 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16509 of 16,910 | #50244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 106 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alternatives in Action scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.2 vs 3.6).
- •Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Alternatives in Action does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.5).
- •Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary is the larger school with 678 students compared with 106.
- •Alternatives in Action is a charter school while Lockwood STEAM 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 Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alternatives in Action ranks higher (11.2 vs 3.6 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 Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alternatives in Action: 106. Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alternatives in Action and Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary rank in California?
Alternatives in Action is 1304th of 1,343 and Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary is 5690th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).