- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
West Oakland Middle shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 062805012048 · Oakland, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 10.3:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakland Technical High (1,812 students)
West Oakland Middle shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
West Oakland 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 165
West Oakland Middle
165 students
What this shows West Oakland Middle reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Oakland Middle compares
West Oakland Middle is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Oakland Unified reports $22,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,579
- 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 (~165 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.