Burckhalter Elementary vs Markham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burckhalter Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
193 students
Markham Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
| Measure | Burckhalter Elementary Oakland, California | Markham Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4440 of 5,693 | #5692 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45138 of 50,301 | #50271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 193 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 2.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burckhalter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 2.4).
- •Burckhalter Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Burckhalter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Burckhalter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Burckhalter Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 25.2).
- •Markham Elementary is the larger school with 327 students compared with 193.
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 Burckhalter Elementary better than Markham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burckhalter Elementary ranks higher (19.5 vs 2.4 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 Burckhalter Elementary and Markham Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burckhalter Elementary: 193. Markham Elementary: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burckhalter Elementary and Markham Elementary rank in California?
Burckhalter Elementary is 4440th of 5,693 and Markham Elementary is 5692nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).