Middle Schools in Oakland Unified

The Oakland Unified School District in California is home to 11 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with one school (Bret Harte Middle) serving grades 6-9. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance and other key metrics, highlighting disparities within the district.

Two standout schools are Edna Brewer Middle and Claremont Middle, which consistently perform above the district and state averages on standardized tests, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. These schools are ranked in the top 20% of California middle schools and have 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, several schools, such as Elmhurst United Middle, Frick United Academy of Language Middle, and West Oakland Middle, struggle with very low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism, indicating significant challenges.

The data reveals a wide range of chronic absenteeism rates, from 43.2% at Edna Brewer Middle to 76.2% at Frick United Academy of Language Middle, with a district-wide rate of 54.4%. Most schools also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic disadvantages faced by many of the students. Addressing these disparities and supporting the lower-performing schools should be a priority for the Oakland Unified School District to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.