Emerson Elementary vs Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
480 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Oakland, California | Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5340 of 5,693 | #1223 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48959 of 50,301 | #15894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 354 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 11.7).
- •Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 90.2%).
- •Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.7).
- •Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 480 students compared with 354.
- •Emerson Elementary is a public school while Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory 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 Emerson Elementary better than Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (16.2 vs 11.7 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 Emerson Elementary and Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 354. Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Emerson Elementary is 5340th of 5,693 and Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy is 1223rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).