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991 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94607-3230
Summary
West Oakland Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 1st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 10.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 7.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 10.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 7.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,201/1,204 (0th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,177/1,204 (2nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 11:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 165 |
| Low-Income Students | 162 (98.2%) |
| English Learners | 57 (34.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.8 points from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.2 points from last year and was unchanged over the full period.
•Math 0.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 7.3% to 16.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,201 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 8.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 24% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 3% to 10%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 2.9% to 15.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,177 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 6.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 West Oakland Middle compare within the district?
West Oakland Middle is No. 14 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 14 6–8 schools in Oakland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does West Oakland Middle rank in California?
West Oakland Middle ranks No. 1,201 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,177 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 West Oakland Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 14 in reading and No. 12 in math among 14 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 9.7% meet the reading standard and 7.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does West Oakland Middle compare with other schools in Oakland?
West Oakland Middle is No. 15 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 15 6–8 schools in Oakland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OaklandHow does West Oakland Middle compare with other schools in Alameda County?
West Oakland Middle is No. 43 in reading and No. 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| West Oakland MiddleThis school | 7.9% | 10.6% |
| AIMS College Prep Middle | 42.0% | 39.7% |
| Bret Harte Middle | 15.8% | 21.3% |
