Markham Elementary vs Oakland Unity High
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.
Markham Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
Oakland Unity High
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
295 students
| Measure | Markham Elementary Oakland, California | Oakland Unity High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 2 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5692 of 5,693 | #415 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #50271 of 50,301 | #8601 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 327 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 47% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Unity High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 2.4).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 2.5%).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 2.5%).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 98.8%).
- •Oakland Unity High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.2).
- •Markham Elementary is the larger school with 327 students compared with 295.
- •Markham Elementary is a public school while Oakland Unity High 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 Markham Elementary better than Oakland Unity High?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Unity High ranks higher (49.2 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 Markham Elementary and Oakland Unity High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Markham Elementary: 327. Oakland Unity High: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Markham Elementary and Oakland Unity High rank in California?
Markham Elementary is 5692nd of 5,693 and Oakland Unity High is 415th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).