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Melrose Leadership Academy

Oakland Unified · Alameda County · 4730 Fleming Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619-2515

(510) 879-2152 · www.ousd.org/mla

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7/10
#2152
Rank 2152 out of 5,722
Top 38%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2113 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2577 · 55th percentile
Science8/10 · #1561 · 72nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Melrose Leadership Academy sits in the Melrose neighborhood of East Oakland, a tight-knit community that's seen a lot of investment and pride in recent years. The school leans into a leadership-focused identity that goes beyond test scores — it tends to draw families who want their kids to develop confidence and civic awareness alongside solid academics, with science being a particular strength. For families planting roots in East Oakland who want a K-8 experience with a distinct sense of purpose, Melrose is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

437 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
308 (70%)
White
67 (15%)
Multiple Races
30 (7%)
African American
19 (4%)
Other
13 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners187 (43%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged246 (56%)
Students with Disabilities58 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

722
Enrollment
39.6
Teachers (FTE)
18.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
21.8
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 · #1090 · 82nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found