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#7294 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bret Harte Middle
Middle School · Oakland Unified
3700 Coolidge Ave., Oakland, CA 94602
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
6th – 9th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
6th – 9th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,294 of 9,539
In Oakland
#81 of 147
public schools
In district
#41 of 79
Oakland Unified
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Bret Harte Middle
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About Bret Harte Middle
Bret Harte Middle is a public middle school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified. Bret Harte Middle serves approximately 417 students, and covers grades 6th-9th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Bret Harte Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,294 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Bret Harte Middle show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
82% of students at Bret Harte Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Bret Harte Middle — Students at Bret Harte Middle score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.
How Bret Harte Middle Compares
See how Bret Harte Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3700 Coolidge Ave., Oakland, CA 94602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bret Harte Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. LIFE Academy (rated 8.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sequoia Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FRED FINCH-OAKLAND HILLS ACADEMY Oakland | 0.1 mi | — |
| Fred Finch–Oakland Hills Academy Oakland | 0.1 mi | — |
| Sequoia Elementary Oakland | 0.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Fruitvale Elementary Oakland | 0.4 mi | 2.2 |
| HEAD ROYCE SCHOOL Oakland | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Head-Royce School Oakland | 0.6 mi | — |
| THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Oakland | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Allendale Elementary Oakland | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 0.8 mi | — |
| Growing Light Montessori School Oakland | 0.8 mi | — |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Oakland | 0.8 mi | — |
| Laurel Elementary Oakland | 0.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Glenview Elementary Oakland | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| REDWOOD DAY SCHOOL Oakland | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Corpus Christi Elementary Piedmont | 1.0 mi | — |
| CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES MAYA ANGELOU ACADEMY Oakland | 1.0 mi | — |
| Seneca Family of Agencies-Maya Angelou Academy Oakland | 1.0 mi | — |
| LIFE Academy Oakland | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| United for Success Academy Middle Oakland | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$124,744
Median Home Value
$1,111,800
Median Rent
$1,924/mo
Population
31,450
College Educated
58%
Homeownership
59.3%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
42.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bret Harte Middle
What grades does Bret Harte Middle serve?
Bret Harte Middle serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Bret Harte Middle?
Bret Harte Middle has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bret Harte Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bret Harte Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bret Harte Middle rank in CA?
Bret Harte Middle ranks #7,294 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bret Harte Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bret Harte Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Bret Harte Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bret Harte Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bret Harte Middle a charter school?
No, Bret Harte Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bret Harte Middle a Title I school?
No, Bret Harte Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bret Harte Middle?
89.2% of students at Bret Harte 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.5%
- Phone
- (510) 879-2206
Resources & Links
District
Oakland Unified- District Enrollment
- 33,916
- Schools in District
- 82
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,181
- District Rank
- #41 of 79
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