Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary vs Oakland Charter Academy
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.
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Oakland Charter Academy
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
222 students
| Measure | Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary Oakland, California | Oakland Charter Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5685 of 5,693 | #845 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #50204 of 50,301 | #12914 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 389 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 31.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 29% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 4.8).
- •Oakland Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 16%).
- •Oakland Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Oakland Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 100%).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 31.7).
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 222.
- •Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is a public school while Oakland Charter Academy is a charter 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 Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary better than Oakland Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Charter Academy ranks higher (24.7 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 Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary and Oakland Charter Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary: 389. Oakland Charter Academy: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary and Oakland Charter Academy rank in California?
Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary is 5685th of 5,693 and Oakland Charter Academy is 845th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).