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ASCEND

333 Hegenberger Road Ste. 705, Oakland, CA, 94621

About ASCEND

ASCEND School is located at 3709 East 12th Street in the Fruitvale area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K through 8 with an enrollment of about 481 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 22:1. About 23% of students are proficient in math, and roughly 30% are proficient in reading on recent state assessments. The gender mix is approximately 51% male and 49% female. The campus has a creative and friendly vibe, with a charter model that focuses on arts, personalized learning, and hands-on projects. Staff and families work together to help students feel confident and stay engaged. Homes near the school usually cost between $650,000 and $900,000, which is typical for Oakland areas close to parks, shops, and public transit. Parents say teachers are easy to talk to, take time to explain how students are doing, and really want to help each child succeed at their pace. With its strong performance and focus on overall growth, ASCEND School is working hard to become one of the top elementary schools in California.

ASCEND Contact Information

Address

333 Hegenberger Road Ste. 705, Oakland, CA, 94621

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Phone

(510) 879-3140

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 30% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
481
Total Students
$69570
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4090 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at ASCEND

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.42%
Asian 2.29%
Hispanic 92.72%
Black 2.91%
Two+ Races 1.46%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.42%
Asian
2.29%
Hispanic
92.72%
Black
2.91%
Two+ Races
1.46%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 481
49.27%
237 Female
50.73%
244 Male

Student Population

481 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

160 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

Families and people in the community who are interested in attending ASCEND School can take tours of the campus. The next tours will be on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM and Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Visitors can learn about the school's programs, campus, and how to enroll through the tours.

FAQ

Q1. How does ASCEND get in touch with you?

Ans. You can receive messages from school emails, automated notifications, and official announcements.

Q2. Who is responsible for the school's daily leadership?

Ans. Site administrators who work under charter authorization are responsible for daily leadership.

Q3. How does the school help keep the school day organized?

Ans. Clear routines, expectations, and consistent staff supervision help keep the school day structured.

Q4. How do you meet the wellness needs of students?

Ans. School rules that follow health guidelines take care of students' health needs.

Q5. How do families find out about changes at school?

Ans. School staff keep you up-to-date with regular messages and ongoing communication.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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