Bay Area Technology vs Burckhalter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Area Technology
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
255 students
Burckhalter Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
193 students
| Measure | Bay Area Technology Oakland, California | Burckhalter Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 1,343 | #4440 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16561 of 16,910 | #45138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 255 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 36.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burckhalter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 10.5).
- •Burckhalter Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Burckhalter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Bay Area Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 89.6%).
- •Burckhalter Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 36.4).
- •Bay Area Technology is the larger school with 255 students compared with 193.
- •Bay Area Technology is a charter school while Burckhalter 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 Bay Area Technology better than Burckhalter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burckhalter Elementary ranks higher (19.5 vs 10.5 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 Bay Area Technology and Burckhalter Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Area Technology: 255. Burckhalter Elementary: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Area Technology and Burckhalter Elementary rank in California?
Bay Area Technology is 1312th of 1,343 and Burckhalter Elementary is 4440th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).