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District Summary Ratings

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ACADEMICS
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This district has a mixed record of helping students improve over time. Look below to see what percentage of schools in this district are making more, less, or about the same progress as other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS
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ENVIRONMENT
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Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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Reviews From Schools in Oakland Public School District
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Parent / Guardian
September 13, 2021
My son's teacher did a fantastic job, especially during a pandemic, of makijg sure nobody fell behind. Every parent I know in the class was thrilled.
Review for Manito Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 15, 2020
Excellent, as someone who is a teacher with multiple degrees, I wanted the best education for my son. We moved to Oakland just prior to the Covid-19 shut down and I have the utmost respect for the way... More
Review for Manito Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
February 15, 2020
Whenever I have dealt with this school I have gotten a warm and welcoming vibe. Unfortunately my kids did not attend Heights but, like all the schools in Oakland it has a high standard of education.
Review for Heights Elementary School