Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy is located at 6200 San Pablo Avenue in the North Oakland area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K through 8 with an enrollment of about 497 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 30:1. About 18% of students are proficient in math, and about 31% are proficient in reading on recent state assessments. The gender mix is roughly 49% male and 51% female. The campus has a busy, community feel even though there are academic challenges. Students come from all kinds of backgrounds, and everyone treats each other with respect. Staff work closely with families to help kids learn and stay engaged, especially since different grades have different needs. Homes near the school usually cost between $650,000 and $900,000. That’s how the housing market is in Oakland, especially near parks, stores, and public transit, and it’s not too far from the school. Parents say teachers are easy to talk to, listen when they have concerns, and keep them updated on what’s happening in the classroom. With current results and ongoing efforts to improve, Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy is working hard to become one of the top elementary schools in California.