At a glance
Reported students
392
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
Urban Promise Academy Middle: 392 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
17.3:1 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
- 371
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Urban Promise Academy Middle
Urban Promise 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 392 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, 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 (90.1%) and Black (3.1%). English learners represent 58.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Urban Promise Academy Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.63 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 2 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
- 58.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic90.1%
- Black3.1%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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.
Frick United Academy of Language Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
392 reported students
United for Success Academy Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
347 reported students
Bret Harte Middle
Middle · Grades 06–09
337 reported students
Claremont Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
487 reported students
Westlake Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
279 reported students
Roosevelt Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
512 reported students
Public schools near Urban Promise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Charter Middle · Alameda County Office of Education | 06–08 | — | 0.4 mi |
| United for Success Academy Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 347 | 0.5 mi |
| Oakland Charter Academy Middle · Charter · Oakland Charter Academy District | 06–08 | 222 | 0.8 mi |
| Roosevelt Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 512 | 0.9 mi |
| Downtown Charter Academy Middle · Charter · Downtown Charter Academy District | 06–08 | 305 | 0.9 mi |
| Edna Brewer Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 785 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Urban Promise Academy Middle
What grades does Urban Promise Academy Middle serve?
Urban Promise 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 Urban Promise Academy Middle?
Urban Promise Academy Middle reported 392 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 371 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Urban Promise Academy Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 392 students and 22.63 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 Urban Promise Academy Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Urban Promise 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 Urban Promise Academy Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98% 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 Urban Promise Academy Middle in?
Urban Promise 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 Urban Promise Academy Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Epic Charter (0.4 mi), United for Success Academy Middle (0.5 mi), Oakland Charter Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.