Serving 273 students in grades 6-8, Roots International Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
33%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Roots International Academy?
273 students attend Roots International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Roots International Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roots International Academy?
Roots International Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Roots International Academy offer ?
Roots International Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Roots International Academy part of?
Roots International Academy is part of Oakland Unified School District.
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