Community Day Middle School (Closed 2020)

Serving 9 students in grades 6-8, Community Day Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
(18-19)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
34%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Community Day Middle School?
9 students attend Community Day Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Community Day Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Day Middle School?
Community Day Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community Day Middle School offer ?
Community Day Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Community Day Middle School part of?
Community Day Middle School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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