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1180 70th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-3216
Summary
Oakland Unity Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
53.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 47.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 415/1,204 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 294/1,204 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 51:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 132 |
| Low-Income Students | 101 (76.5%) |
| English Learners | 49 (37.1%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.6 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period. Math rose 13.8 points from last year and rose 11.4 points over the full period.
•Math +11.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.8% to 68.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.6% to 60.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 48.4% 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 Oakland Unity Middle rank in California?
Oakland Unity Middle ranks No. 415 of 1,204 in reading and No. 294 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Oakland Unity Middle compare with other schools in Oakland?
Oakland Unity Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 15 6–8 schools in Oakland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OaklandWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Unity MiddleThis school | 47.6% | 53.7% |
| AIMS College Prep Middle | 42.0% | 39.7% |
| Bret Harte Middle | 15.8% | 21.3% |
