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Bancroft Middle

San Leandro Unified · Alameda County · 1150 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577-3863

(510) 618-4380 · www.slusd.us/bancroft/

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4/10
#871
Rank 871 out of 1,315
Top 66%
English Language Arts4/10 · #862 · 35th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #934 · 29th percentile
Science5/10 · #782 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Bancroft Middle sits in San Leandro, a working-class East Bay city that often gets overlooked in favor of its flashier neighbors like Oakland and Berkeley — but has a tight-knit, unpretentious community that longtime residents are quietly proud of. The school serves a diverse student body and sits closer to the middle of the pack academically, making it a realistic fit for families who are rooted in the neighborhood and value a school that reflects the community around it. Families who prioritize diversity and a grounded, real-world environment over polished rankings may find Bancroft a comfortable home for their middle schoolers.

Student Demographics

887 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
500 (56%)
African American
120 (14%)
Asian
85 (10%)
White
77 (9%)
Multiple Races
46 (5%)
Filipino
27 (3%)
Other
32 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners287 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged714 (80%)
Students with Disabilities121 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

948
Enrollment
42.5
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
21
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #429 · 69th percentile

125 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found