At a glance
Reported students
347
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
United for Success Academy Middle: 347 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about United for Success Academy Middle
United for Success Academy Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Oakland. It is one of 89 current school records connected to Oakland Unified. NCES reports 347 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (78.1%) and Black (9.8%). English learners represent 55.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking United for Success Academy Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 55.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic78.1%
- Black9.8%
- Asian5.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oakland Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bret Harte Middle
Middle · Grades 06–09
337 reported students
Frick United Academy of Language Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
392 reported students
Urban Promise Academy Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
392 reported students
Westlake Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
279 reported students
Claremont Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
487 reported students
Roosevelt Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
512 reported students
Public schools near United for Success Academy Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Promise Academy Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 392 | 0.5 mi |
| Oakland Charter Academy Middle · Charter · Oakland Charter Academy District | 06–08 | 222 | 0.7 mi |
| Epic Charter Middle · Alameda County Office of Education | 06–08 | — | 0.9 mi |
| Bret Harte Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–09 | 337 | 1.2 mi |
| Roosevelt Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 512 | 1.2 mi |
| Downtown Charter Academy Middle · Charter · Downtown Charter Academy District | 06–08 | 305 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about United for Success Academy Middle
What grades does United for Success Academy Middle serve?
United for Success Academy Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Oakland Unified.
How many students attend United for Success Academy Middle?
United for Success Academy Middle reported 347 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 383 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at United for Success Academy Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 347 students and 21.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is United for Success Academy Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
United for Success Academy Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oakland Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of United for Success Academy Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is United for Success Academy Middle in?
United for Success Academy Middle is part of Oakland Unified, based in Oakland, CA, which operates 89 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near United for Success Academy Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Urban Promise Academy Middle (0.5 mi), Oakland Charter Academy (0.7 mi), Epic Charter (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.