Below Average
#8228 of 9,539 schools in CA
Westlake Middle
Middle School · Oakland Unified
2629 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
4.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
4.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,228 of 9,539
In Oakland
#93 of 147
public schools
In district
#48 of 79
Oakland Unified
School environment
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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About Westlake Middle
Westlake Middle is a public middle school in Oakland, CA, part of Oakland Unified. Westlake Middle serves approximately 300 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Westlake Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,228 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Westlake Middle show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 6.0
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
87% of students at Westlake 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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Westlake Middle — Students at Westlake Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93%
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
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Westlake Middle Compares
See how Westlake Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2629 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Westlake Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Beach Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Piedmont), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PAULS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, American Indian Public Charter School II (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ST PAULS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Oakland | 0.2 mi | 8.1 |
| St. Paul's Episcopal School Oakland | 0.3 mi | — |
| Street Academy Alternative High Oakland | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| GRAND LAKE MONTESSORI Oakland | 0.6 mi | — |
| Oakland School for the Arts Oakland | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Envision Academy for Arts & Technology Oakland | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| AIMS College Prep High Oakland | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| STARLITE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Oakland | 0.9 mi | — |
| St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C. Oakland | 0.7 mi | — |
| AIMS College Prep Middle Oakland | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| American Indian Public Charter School II Oakland | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Lincoln Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Hoover Elementary Oakland | 1.0 mi | 2.8 |
| PACIFIC BOYCHOIR ACADEMY Oakland | 1.1 mi | — |
| LAMBO ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL Oakland | 1.1 mi | — |
| LAMBO Academy International Oakland | 1.1 mi | — |
| Beach Elementary Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 9.6 |
| Saint Leo the Great School Oakland | 1.1 mi | — |
| LAMBO ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL Oakland | 1.2 mi | — |
| Dewey Academy High Oakland | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94612 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,069
Median Home Value
$814,000
Median Rent
$1,936/mo
Population
17,663
College Educated
54.5%
Homeownership
10.2%
Avg Commute
31.8 min
Poverty Rate
22.8%
Median Age
38.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westlake Middle
What grades does Westlake Middle serve?
Westlake Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Westlake Middle?
Westlake Middle has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Middle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westlake Middle rank in CA?
Westlake Middle ranks #8,228 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Westlake Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Westlake Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Westlake Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westlake Middle has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westlake Middle a charter school?
No, Westlake Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westlake Middle a Title I school?
No, Westlake Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westlake Middle?
93.0% of students at Westlake 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.3%
- Phone
- (510) 879-2213
Resources & Links
District
Oakland Unified- District Enrollment
- 33,916
- Schools in District
- 82
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,181
- District Rank
- #48 of 79
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