- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, CA
Bret Harte Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bret Harte Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062805004242
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bret Harte Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 14
- schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- small classes for California
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bret Harte Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bret Harte Middle ranks #8 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Bret Harte Middle shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 062805004242 · Oakland, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 10.9:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Bret Harte Middle shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bret Harte Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakland Techni
Oakland Technical High
1,812 students
- Oakland High
Oakland High
1,579 students
- Skyline High
Skyline High
1,250 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,166 students
- Coliseum Colle
Coliseum College Prep Academy
861 students
- This school 337
Bret Harte Middle
337 students
What this shows Bret Harte Middle reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bret Harte Middle compares
Bret Harte Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 49% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 5% in California - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
African American 29.9%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 9.0%
White 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Bret Harte Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bret Harte Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bret Harte Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Oakland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Standard public school
861 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Oakland School for the Arts
Standard public school
828 students 23:1 students per teacher
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Standard public school
723 students 19:1 students per teacher
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Standard public school
676 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative education program
481 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
480 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bret Harte Middle
How many students attend Bret Harte Middle?
Bret Harte Middle has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bret Harte Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bret Harte Middle is 10.9:1, which is 49% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bret Harte Middle?
75.1% of students at Bret Harte Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bret Harte Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bret Harte Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bret Harte Middle?
Bret Harte Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bret Harte Middle rank among schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bret Harte Middle ranks #8 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Bret Harte Middle, Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students), Oakland High (1,579 students), and Skyline High (1,250 students). See the Oakland Unified district page for the complete list.