Aims College Prep Middle School

171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 235 students in grades 6-8, Aims College Prep Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aims College Prep Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Aims College Prep Middle School's student population of 235 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
235 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Aims College Prep Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aims College Prep Middle School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#588 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
34%
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54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
53%
12%
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Hispanic
11%
56%
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Black
27%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aims College Prep Middle School's ranking?
Aims College Prep Middle School is ranked #588 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aims College Prep Middle School often compared to?
Aims College Prep Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yu Ming Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Aims College Prep Middle School?
235 students attend Aims College Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Aims College Prep Middle School students are Asian, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aims College Prep Middle School?
Aims College Prep Middle School has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aims College Prep Middle School offer ?
Aims College Prep Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aims College Prep Middle School part of?
Aims College Prep Middle School is part of American Indian Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Aims College Prep Middle School located?
Aims College Prep Middle School is located in the Downtown Oakland neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in Downtown Oakland.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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