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Claremont Middle School

5750 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
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Tel: (510) 654-7337
www.claremontms.org
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Claremont Middle School serves 498 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • 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
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Claremont Middle School's student population of 498 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
498 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
51%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
56%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
17%
56%
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Black
23%
5%
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White
35%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.77
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oakland Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claremont Middle School's ranking?

Claremont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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?

498 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, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Claremont Middle School?

Claremont Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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