Enrollment
165
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakland, CA
West Oakland Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Oakland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062805012048
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Oakland Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 15
- middle schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for California
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Oakland Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Oakland Middle ranks #3 of 15 middle schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Oakland Unified · California
NCES ID 062805012048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Oakland Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Oakland Middle
West Oakland Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Oakland, California, enrolling 165 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, West Oakland Middle is leaner than roughly 95% of California schools and 52% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 95.5% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.7% 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.
Discipline events run high: 38 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 165 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oakland's middle schools, it stands alongside Edna Brewer Middle (785 students): West Oakland Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 19.1:1).
Oakland Unified also operates Oakland Technical High (1,812 students) and Oakland High (1,579 students) alongside West Oakland 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 West Oakland Middle compares
West Oakland 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 52% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% 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
66.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 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
African American 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
White 10.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, West Oakland Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland Unified, which includes West Oakland 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 West Oakland 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 | Higher 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 West Oakland 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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Oakland Middle
How many students attend West Oakland Middle?
West Oakland Middle has 165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oakland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oakland Middle is 10.3:1, which is 52% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 West Oakland Middle?
95.5% of students at West Oakland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Oakland Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Oakland Middle is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Oakland Middle?
West Oakland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 West Oakland Middle rank among middle schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, West Oakland Middle ranks #3 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 West Oakland Middle a good school?
West Oakland Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of California schools. It is also more 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 West Oakland 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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