Montera Middle School

5555 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Montera Middle School serves 633 students in grades 6-8.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 633 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Math Proficiency
: 23%
Reading Proficiency
: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montera Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Montera Middle School's student population of 633 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

633 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Montera Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Montera Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Montera Middle School is 0.79, 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

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

23%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montera Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

40%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montera Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Montera Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Montera Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

23%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Montera Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

28%

White

23%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Montera Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

14%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.79

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Montera Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Montera Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

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 Montera Middle School's ranking?

Montera Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Montera Middle School often compared to?

Montera Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edna Brewer Middle School, Claremont Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Montera Middle School?

633 students attend Montera Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

28% of Montera Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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

Montera Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Montera Middle School offer ?

Montera Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Montera Middle School part of?

Montera Middle School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

School Calendar

View the Montera Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Spring Break

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

School Reviews

3 4/7/2017

My twins have attended Montera from sixth through eighth grade (2014-17). We have found Montera to be a very good school - with dedicated teachers, a fabulous administration, and a wonderful Parent-Teacher Organization. We know many people fear large urban public schools; yet we have found it to be a great place to learn and grow. In fact, my daughter has earned an academic scholarship for high school thanks to the preparation she has received at Montera.

- Posted by Parent - SCJones

5 8/16/2010

I love this school, my daughter loves it, and I love it. I vote Montera Junior High #1 school in Oakland,CA.

- Posted by Parent - yahao

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 633 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Math Proficiency
: 23%
Reading Proficiency
: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education