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5555 Ascot Drive, Oakland, CA 94611-3001
Summary
Montera Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
55.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 42.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 55.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 386/1,204 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 379/1,204 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 695 |
| Low-Income Students | 404 (58.1%) |
| English Learners | 37 (5.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 9.4 points over the full period. Math rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 7.0 points over the full period.
•Math +7.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.9% to 63.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 33% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.6-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.4% to 44.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.3-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 43.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Montera Middle compare within the district?
Montera Middle is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 14 6–8 schools in Oakland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Montera Middle rank in California?
Montera Middle ranks No. 386 of 1,204 in reading and No. 379 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Montera Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in both subjects among 14 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.4% meet the reading standard and 24.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Montera Middle compare with other schools in Oakland?
Montera Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 15 6–8 schools in Oakland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OaklandHow does Montera Middle compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Montera Middle is No. 24 in reading and No. 25 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Montera MiddleThis school | 42.3% | 55.9% |
| AIMS College Prep Middle | 42.0% | 39.7% |
| Bret Harte Middle | 15.8% | 21.3% |
