At a glance
Reported students
165
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
West Oakland Middle: 165 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
11:1 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
- 187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about West Oakland Middle
West Oakland 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 165 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 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, 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 Black (44.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.9%). English learners represent 27.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West Oakland Middle
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.97 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
- 27.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.3%
- Hispanic30.9%
- Black44.8%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial8.5%
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.
Westlake Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
279 reported students
Bret Harte Middle
Middle · Grades 06–09
337 reported students
United for Success Academy Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
347 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
Claremont Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
487 reported students
Public schools near West Oakland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIMS College Prep Middle Middle · Charter · AIMS College Prep Middle District | 06–08 | 200 | 1.1 mi |
| Westlake Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 279 | 1.3 mi |
| Roosevelt Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 512 | 2.8 mi |
| Piedmont Middle Middle · Piedmont City Unified | 06–08 | 575 | 2.8 mi |
| Edna Brewer Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 785 | 2.9 mi |
| Downtown Charter Academy Middle · Charter · Downtown Charter Academy District | 06–08 | 305 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Oakland Middle
What grades does West Oakland Middle serve?
West Oakland 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 West Oakland Middle?
West Oakland Middle reported 165 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 187 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Oakland Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 165 students and 14.97 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 West Oakland Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Oakland 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 West Oakland Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.2% 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 West Oakland Middle in?
West Oakland 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 West Oakland Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include AIMS College Prep Middle (1.1 mi), Westlake Middle (1.3 mi), Roosevelt Middle (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.