Downtown Charter Academy vs International Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 921 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Charter Academy
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
International Community Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
| Measure | Downtown Charter Academy Oakland, California | International Community Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,334 | #5575 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5944 of 15,369 | #49791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 305 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 17% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 8.6).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 17%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- •Downtown Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 94%).
- •International Community Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.5).
- •Downtown Charter Academy is the larger school with 305 students compared with 301.
- •Downtown Charter Academy is a charter school while International Community 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 Downtown Charter Academy better than International Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Charter Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 8.6 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 Downtown Charter Academy and International Community Elementary?
About 921 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Charter Academy: 305. International Community Elementary: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Charter Academy and International Community Elementary rank in California?
Downtown Charter Academy is 326th of 1,334 and International Community Elementary is 5575th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).