- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, CA
United for Success Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for United for Success Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062805011909
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
United for Success Academy Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #11 of 15
- middle schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- small classes for California
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
United for Success Academy Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, United for Success Academy Middle ranks #11 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805011909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
United for Success Academy Middle held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062805011909 · Oakland, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 15.1:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
United for Success Academy Middle held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
United for Success Academy 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 347
United for Success Academy Middle
347 students
What this shows United for Success Academy Middle reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How United for Success Academy Middle compares
United for Success Academy 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 9.8%
Asian 5.5%
White 2.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, United for Success Academy Middle is less 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 United for Success Academy 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to United for Success Academy 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
Frick United Academy of Language Middle
Standard public school
392 students 17:1 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about United for Success Academy Middle
How many students attend United for Success Academy Middle?
United for Success Academy Middle has 347 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at United for Success Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at United for Success Academy Middle is 15.1:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% 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 United for Success Academy Middle?
91.6% of students at United for Success Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of United for Success Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at United for Success Academy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for United for Success Academy Middle?
United for Success Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 United for Success Academy Middle rank among middle schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, United for Success Academy Middle ranks #11 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 United for Success Academy 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.