Bret Harte Middle School
Tel:
(510)723-3100
- Bret Harte Middle School serves 637 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Bret Harte Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bret Harte Middle School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 637 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bret Harte Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bret Harte Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6579 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 54% |
| Black | 21% | 6% |
| White | 8% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hayward Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bret Harte Middle School is Hayward High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Faith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Faith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hayward Faith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science Grades: K-8 | 135 students
0.5 miles
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510)889-7399 0.5 K-8 135 - Hayward Hayward High School Grades: 9-12 | 1576 students
0.5 miles
1633 E. Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510)723-3170 0.5 9-12 1576 - Castro Valley Golden Oak Montessori Of Hayward Charter School
Grades: 1-8 | 239 students
0.6 miles
2652 Vergil Ct.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)931-7868 0.6 1-8 239 - Hayward Silver Oak High Public Montessori Charter Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 188 students
0.6 miles
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510)370-3334 0.6 9-12 188 - Hayward Burbank Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 917 students
0.9 miles
353 B St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510)723-3805 0.9 K-6 917
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