Serving 160 students in grades 6-8, West Oakland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
West Oakland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Oakland Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Oakland Middle School is ranked #8423 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend West Oakland Middle School?
160 students attend West Oakland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of West Oakland Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Oakland Middle School?
West Oakland Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does West Oakland Middle School offer ?
West Oakland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Oakland Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 160 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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