Ruby Bridges, Alameda's newest public elementary school, opened in 2006 in heart of the West End's Bayport Development. Named for the first African American child to integrate a New Orleans public school, Ruby Bridges' students hail from more than 30 countries and speak as many languages. In the 2009-1010 school year, Ruby Bridges served approximately 550 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. In 2009, Ruby Bridges scored a 6 of 10 on California's Academic Performance Index and 8 of 10 on the similar schools API. In 2009, students in all subgroups met their academic performance goals.