- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, CA
Frick United Academy of Language Middle
Federal NCES profile for Frick United Academy of Language Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062805004263
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frick United Academy of Language Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #6 of 15
- middle schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frick United Academy of Language Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frick United Academy of Language Middle ranks #6 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Frick United Academy of Language Middle grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 062805004263 · Oakland, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 17:1 · 93.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Frick United Academy of Language Middle grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Frick United Academy of Language 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 392
Frick United Academy of Language Middle
392 students
What this shows Frick United Academy of Language Middle reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frick United Academy of Language Middle compares
Frick United Academy of Language Middle is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
African American 18.4%
White 3.1%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Frick United Academy of Language Middle is about as mixed as 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 Frick United Academy of Language Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frick United Academy of Language 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 middle schools in Oakland
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Edna Brewer Middle
Standard public school
785 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Elmhurst United Middle
Standard public school
729 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Montera Middle
Standard public school
695 students 17:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Claremont Middle
Standard public school
487 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Urban Promise Academy Middle
Standard public school
392 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frick United Academy of Language Middle
How many students attend Frick United Academy of Language Middle?
Frick United Academy of Language Middle has 392 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frick United Academy of Language Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frick United Academy of Language Middle is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Frick United Academy of Language Middle?
93.1% of students at Frick United Academy of Language Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frick United Academy of Language Middle?
The largest demographic group at Frick United Academy of Language Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frick United Academy of Language Middle?
Frick United Academy of Language Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frick United Academy of Language Middle rank among middle schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Frick United Academy of Language Middle ranks #6 of 15 middle 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 middle schools in Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Frick United Academy of Language 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.