Aspire Monarch Academy

Aspire Monarch Academy is located at 1445 101st Avenue in the East Oakland area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K through 5 with an enrollment of about 402 students and a student–teacher ratio near 27:1. Around 17% of students are proficient in math, and roughly 22% are proficient in reading on recent state assessments. The gender mix is approximately 54% male and 46% female. The sense of urbanity and community involvement is present even in the academic difficulties, and the students of the campus can be seen as diverse and united with the staff and the families in the work to promote respectfulness, perseverance, and the consistent daily involvement in the learning process. Homes close to the school are usually between 650,000 and 900,000 dollars, which is how the housing market of Oakland is represented since there is a small commuting distance to transit, shopping, and parks. Parents tend to say that teachers are always available to talk to them, give considerate reports about the progress, and attempt to use families to support classroom objectives. Aspire Monarch Academy is making every effort to become one of the best elementary schools in California with its current performance profile and continued quest to make the outcomes strong.

In July 2025, Rocio Castanon, a teacher at Aspire Monarch Academy, won the Don Shalvey Award. Castanon has worked at the school for 15 years and is part of a three-generation Aspire family. She teaches computer skills. The award honors long-term dedication and contributions to student learning in the Aspire network.

Q1. How does Aspire Monarch Academy keep families up-to-date?

Ans. You can receive updates through Aspire network emails, phone alerts, and official school messages.

Q2. Who is responsible for running the school every day?

Ans. Site administrators run the daily operations according to the rules set by Aspire Public Schools.

Q3. How does the school ensure that everyone follows the rules?

Ans. Clear rules, daily routines, and consistent staff supervision support school-wide expectations.

Q4. How do you help students stay healthy?

Ans. School procedures that follow Aspire Health guidelines help meet the needs of students' health and well-being.

Q5. How do parents talk to the staff at school?

Ans. Parents talk to school staff through official Aspire communication channels or meetings that are set up ahead of time.