Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary vs Horace Mann Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 840 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Horace Mann Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
200 students
| Measure | Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary Oakland, California | Horace Mann Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5685 of 5,693 | #5676 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50204 of 50,301 | #50154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 389 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 2.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (4.8 vs 5.7).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 100%).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.2).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 200.
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 Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary better than Horace Mann Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary: 389. Horace Mann Elementary: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary rank in California?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is 5685th of 5,693 and Horace Mann Elementary is 5676th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).