Very Good
#2233 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Oakland Unity Middle
Middle School · Oakland Unity Middle District · Oakland, CA
A charter middle school in Oakland, CA where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1180 70th Ave., Oakland, CA 94621
- Math 37% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 62.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakland Unity Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakland Unity Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$53,106
Median home value
$537,600
Median rent
$1,527/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurum Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 122 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Oakland Unity Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $37,339NCES 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.
Oakland Unity Middle is listed in Oakland Unity Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakland Unity Middle
Oakland Unity Middle is a public middle school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unity Middle District, serving approximately 125 students in grades 6th-8th with a 62.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,233 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakland Unity Middle
What grades does Oakland Unity Middle serve?
Oakland Unity Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oakland Unity Middle?
Oakland Unity Middle has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Unity Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Unity Middle is 62.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakland Unity Middle rank in CA?
Oakland Unity Middle ranks #2,233 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oakland Unity Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakland Unity Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Oakland Unity Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland Unity Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Oakland Unity Middle a charter school?
Yes, Oakland Unity Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Oakland Unity Middle a Title I school?
No, Oakland Unity Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland Unity Middle?
98.4% of students at Oakland Unity 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
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 62.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (510) 564-4851
- Area population (ZIP 94621)
- 34,658
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 94621; 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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