Bret Harte Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Oakland, California 94602 · Oakland Unified
#1035 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#14156 of 15,369 nationally
About Bret Harte Middle
Bret Harte Middle is a public middle located in Oakland, in the Oakland Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–9. In 2025 it enrolled 337 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1035th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 337.
There are 112 schools in Oakland; Bret Harte Middle ranks 56th of 108 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)13%
- Reading proficiency (30%)18%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)92.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bret Harte Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 13%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Bret Harte Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sequoia Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students · 472 m away
Fruitvale Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students · 710 m away
Laurel Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students · 1.2 km away
Allendale Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students · 1.3 km away
Glenview Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students · 1.3 km away
Manzanita Community Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students · 1.8 km away
Manzanita SEED Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students · 1.8 km away
Redwood Heights Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 1.8 km away
LIFE Academy
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
436 students · 1.9 km away
United for Success Academy Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Montgomery Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
337 students
Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary
San Bernardino · Public middle · Grades 4–6
338 students
Waterloo Elementary
Stockton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
339 students
Mountain Shadows Middle
Nuevo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
339 students
Sam Brannan Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
339 students
Adele Harrison Middle
Sonoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bret Harte Middle a good school?
Bret Harte Middle has a Success Index (US) of 17.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1035 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bret Harte Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle ranks #1035 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #14156 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bret Harte Middle?
Bret Harte Middle had 337 students in 2025.
Is Bret Harte Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Bret Harte Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–9. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bret Harte Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bret Harte Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.