Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Claremont Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claremont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Claremont Middle School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Claremont Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Claremont Middle School often compared to?
Claremont Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edna Brewer Middle School, Montera Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Claremont Middle School?
479 students attend Claremont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Claremont Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claremont Middle School?
Claremont Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Claremont Middle School offer ?
Claremont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Claremont Middle School part of?
Claremont Middle School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Claremont Middle School located?
Claremont Middle School is located in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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