Below Average
#8278 of 9,539 schools in CA
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle
Middle School · Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District · Oakland, CA
A charter middle school in Oakland, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 22nd Ave., Oakland, CA 94606
- Math 30% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,769
Median home value
$747,600
Median rent
$1,775/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morada MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Stockton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Stockton Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–10 | 1.8 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| District Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is listed in Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is a public middle school in Oakland, CA, part of Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle District, serving approximately 572 students in grades 6th-8th with a 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,278 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle
What grades does Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle serve?
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle?
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is 28.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle rank in CA?
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle ranks #8,278 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle a charter school?
Yes, Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle a Title I school?
No, Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle?
68.0% of students at Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (209) 437-9899
- Area population (ZIP 94606)
- 38,746
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94606; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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