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Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary

Oakland Unified · Alameda County · 1325 53rd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-5728

(510) 879-2178 · www.ousd.org/bridgesatmelrose

1/10
#5699
Rank 5699 out of 5,722
Top 100%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5700 · 0th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5624 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #5549 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bridges @ Melrose Academy sits in East Oakland's Melrose neighborhood, a tight-knit, working-class community where families are deeply rooted and community ties run strong. The school is working through real academic challenges — its test scores currently rank among the lowest in California — so families who enroll here should go in with eyes open and a willingness to stay engaged with teachers and staff. For families already in the Melrose area who value a neighborhood school with a community-centered feel, it can be a starting point, but those with flexibility may want to explore other Oakland Unified options like magnet or charter programs that might be a better academic fit.

Student Demographics

175 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
163 (93%)
African American
7 (4%)
Asian
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners158 (90%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged175 (100%)
Students with Disabilities27 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

389
Enrollment
23.1
Teachers (FTE)
16.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.7
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 Programs9/10 · #1075 · 82nd percentile

208 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found