Enrollment
392
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, CA
Urban Promise Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Urban Promise Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062805008680
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Promise Academy Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 15
- middle schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Promise Academy Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Promise Academy Middle ranks #7 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805008680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urban Promise Academy Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urban Promise Academy Middle
Urban Promise Academy Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Oakland, California, enrolling 392 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 91.8% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,076 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #543.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oakland Unified spends $20,552 per pupil, 24% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oakland's middle schools, it stands alongside Edna Brewer Middle (785 students): Urban Promise Academy Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 19.1:1).
Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students) and Oakland High (1,579 students) alongside Urban Promise Academy Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Urban Promise Academy Middle compares
Urban Promise Academy Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 65% | 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
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.8%
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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$20,552
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Urban Promise Academy Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland Unified, which includes Urban Promise Academy Middle.
$20,552
Per student
+24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 42.5%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Urban Promise Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Technical High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coliseum College Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Promise Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Urban Promise Academy Middle
How many students attend Urban Promise Academy Middle?
Urban Promise Academy Middle has 392 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Promise Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Promise Academy Middle is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urban Promise Academy Middle?
91.8% of students at Urban Promise Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Promise Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Urban Promise Academy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Promise Academy Middle?
Urban Promise Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Urban Promise Academy Middle rank among middle schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Promise Academy Middle ranks #7 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.
Is Urban Promise Academy Middle a good school?
Urban Promise Academy Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oakland Unified?
Besides Urban Promise 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.
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