Overview
Bret Harte Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–9 in Oakland, California. The school enrolls 337 students. It is part of the Oakland Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–9
DistrictOakland Unified
County6001
CityOakland
ZIP94602
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062805004242
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment337
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)