Piedmont Middle School

740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (510) 594-2668

www.piedmont.k12.ca.us

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Piedmont Middle School serves 586 students in grades 6-8.

Piedmont Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Piedmont Middle School's student population of 586 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

586 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Piedmont Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Piedmont Middle School is 0.62, which is less 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#90 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

77%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

86%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

12%

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Hispanic

10%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

57%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

19%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Piedmont City 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 Piedmont Middle School's ranking?

Piedmont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Piedmont Middle School?

586 students attend Piedmont Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Piedmont Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Hispanic.

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

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

What grades does Piedmont Middle School offer ?

Piedmont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Piedmont Middle School part of?

Piedmont Middle School is part of Piedmont City Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education