Ascend vs Urban Promise Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascend
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students
Urban Promise Academy Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
| Measure | Ascend Oakland, California | Urban Promise Academy Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3316 of 5,693 | #1092 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38451 of 50,301 | #14444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 493 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 21% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ascend scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 16.0).
- •Ascend does better on math proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •Ascend does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Ascend does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 98%).
- •Urban Promise Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.4).
- •Ascend is the larger school with 493 students compared with 392.
- •Ascend 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 Ascend better than Urban Promise Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ascend ranks higher (30.1 vs 16.0 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 Ascend and Urban Promise Academy Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascend: 493. Urban Promise Academy Middle: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascend and Urban Promise Academy Middle rank in California?
Ascend is 3316th of 5,693 and Urban Promise Academy Middle is 1092nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).