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2629 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612-3813
Summary
Westlake Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 3rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 14.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 10.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 14.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 10.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,188/1,204 (1st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,137/1,204 (6th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 13:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 279 |
| Low-Income Students | 256 (91.8%) |
| English Learners | 68 (24.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 7.1 points over the full period.
•Math +7.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 9.5% to 23.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,188 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It held steady over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 15.8% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 25% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 12%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 5.3% to 15.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,137 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 12.1% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 Westlake Middle compare within the district?
Westlake Middle is No. 12 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 14 6–8 schools in Oakland Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Westlake Middle rank in California?
Westlake Middle ranks No. 1,188 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,137 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 Westlake Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 12 in reading and No. 9 in math among 14 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 13.5% meet the reading standard and 10.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Westlake Middle compare with other schools in Oakland?
Westlake Middle is No. 13 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 15 6–8 schools in Oakland with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OaklandHow does Westlake Middle compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Westlake Middle is No. 40 in reading and No. 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westlake MiddleThis school | 10.5% | 14.4% |
| AIMS College Prep Middle | 42.0% | 39.7% |
| Bret Harte Middle | 15.8% | 21.3% |
