Serving 337 students in grades 6-9, Bret Harte Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bret Harte Middle serves the eastern part of Oakland, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bret Harte Middle School's student population of 337 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bret Harte Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bret Harte Middle School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8295 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bret Harte Middle School's ranking?
Bret Harte Middle School is ranked #8295 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bret Harte Middle School often compared to?
Bret Harte Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montera Middle School, Edna Brewer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bret Harte Middle School?
337 students attend Bret Harte Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bret Harte Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bret Harte Middle School?
Bret Harte Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bret Harte Middle School offer ?
Bret Harte Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Bret Harte Middle School part of?
Bret Harte Middle School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Bret Harte Middle School located?
Bret Harte Middle School is located in the Upper Dimond neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Upper Dimond.
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