Enrollment
676
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, CA
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Federal NCES profile for Madison Park Academy 6-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062805004278
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Park Academy 6-12 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for California
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Park Academy 6-12 has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Park Academy 6-12 ranks #5 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Park Academy 6-12 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Park Academy 6-12
Madison Park Academy 6-12 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oakland, California, enrolling 676 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.1:1, Madison Park Academy 6-12 is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 34% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.9% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,048 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #99, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oakland Unified spends $20,552 per pupil, 24% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oakland's public schools, it stands alongside Coliseum College Prep Academy (861 students): Madison Park Academy 6-12 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 17.2:1).
Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students) and Oakland High (1,579 students) alongside Madison Park Academy 6-12.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madison Park Academy 6-12 compares
Madison Park Academy 6-12 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,552
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Madison Park Academy 6-12 is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland Unified, which includes Madison Park Academy 6-12.
$20,552
Per student
+24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 42.5%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Madison Park Academy 6-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Park Academy 6-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Oakland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Standard public school
861 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Oakland School for the Arts
Standard public school
828 students 23:1 students per teacher
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Standard public school
723 students 19:1 students per teacher
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative education program
481 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
480 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
East Bay Innovation Academy
Standard public school
451 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Park Academy 6-12
How many students attend Madison Park Academy 6-12?
Madison Park Academy 6-12 has 676 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Park Academy 6-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Park Academy 6-12 is 14.1:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Park Academy 6-12?
92.9% of students at Madison Park Academy 6-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Park Academy 6-12?
The largest demographic group at Madison Park Academy 6-12 is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Park Academy 6-12?
Madison Park Academy 6-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Park Academy 6-12 rank among schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Park Academy 6-12 ranks #5 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is Madison Park Academy 6-12 a good school?
Madison Park Academy 6-12 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Madison Park Academy 6-12, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.
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