- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, CA
Montera Middle
Federal NCES profile for Montera Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062805004303
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montera Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 15
- middle schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Montera Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montera Middle ranks #9 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805004303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Montera Middle held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 062805004303 · Oakland, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 17:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
Montera Middle held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Montera 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 695
Montera Middle
695 students
What this shows Montera Middle reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montera Middle compares
Montera Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 46.6% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
33.2%
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
White 20.8%
Two or More 18.6%
Asian 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 26.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.3, Montera 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 Montera Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montera 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
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
Frick United Academy of Language Middle
Standard public school
392 students 17:1 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montera Middle
How many students attend Montera Middle?
Montera Middle has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montera Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montera 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 Montera Middle?
46.6% of students at Montera Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montera Middle?
The largest demographic group at Montera Middle is African American at 26.3% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montera Middle?
Montera Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Montera Middle rank among middle schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Montera Middle ranks #9 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 Montera 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.