Serving 959 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yu Ming Charter ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 959 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yu Ming Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Yu Ming Charter's student population of 959 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
959 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Yu Ming Charter ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yu Ming Charter is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
55%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yu Ming Charter's ranking?
Yu Ming Charter is ranked #28 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yu Ming Charter often compared to?
Yu Ming Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Aims College Prep Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yu Ming Charter?
959 students attend Yu Ming Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Yu Ming Charter students are Asian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yu Ming Charter?
Yu Ming Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yu Ming Charter offer ?
Yu Ming Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yu Ming Charter part of?
Yu Ming Charter is part of Yu Ming Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Yu Ming Charter located?
Yu Ming Charter is located in the Paradise Park neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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