Manzanita Community Elementary vs United for Success Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzanita Community Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
United for Success Academy Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
| Measure | Manzanita Community Elementary Oakland, California | United for Success Academy Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5689 of 5,693 | #1268 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #50234 of 50,301 | #15122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 335 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •United for Success Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.7 vs 3.9).
- •United for Success Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •United for Success Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Manzanita Community Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.6%).
- •United for Success Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 23.9).
- •United for Success Academy Middle is the larger school with 347 students compared with 335.
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 Manzanita Community Elementary better than United for Success Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), United for Success Academy Middle ranks higher (9.7 vs 3.9 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 Manzanita Community Elementary and United for Success Academy Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzanita Community Elementary: 335. United for Success Academy Middle: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzanita Community Elementary and United for Success Academy Middle rank in California?
Manzanita Community Elementary is 5689th of 5,693 and United for Success Academy Middle is 1268th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).