Community School for Creative Education vs Downtown Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 526 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community School for Creative Education
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
183 students
Downtown Charter Academy
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
| Measure | Community School for Creative Education Oakland, California | Downtown Charter Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5138 of 5,693 | #326 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48242 of 50,301 | #5944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 183 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 30.5 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 65% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 13.6).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 17%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 89.1%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 30.5).
- •Downtown Charter Academy is the larger school with 305 students compared with 183.
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 Community School for Creative Education better than Downtown Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Charter Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 13.6 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 Community School for Creative Education and Downtown Charter Academy?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School for Creative Education: 183. Downtown Charter Academy: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School for Creative Education and Downtown Charter Academy rank in California?
Community School for Creative Education is 5138th of 5,693 and Downtown Charter Academy is 326th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).