AIMS College Prep Middle vs Oakland School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 987 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AIMS College Prep Middle
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
828 students
| Measure | AIMS College Prep Middle Oakland, California | Oakland School for the Arts Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,334 | #162 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7601 of 15,369 | #4367 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 200 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 50.2).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 77.5%).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.7).
- •Oakland School for the Arts is the larger school with 828 students compared with 200.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AIMS College Prep Middle better than Oakland School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland School for the Arts ranks higher (65.7 vs 50.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are AIMS College Prep Middle and Oakland School for the Arts?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AIMS College Prep Middle: 200. Oakland School for the Arts: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AIMS College Prep Middle and Oakland School for the Arts rank in California?
AIMS College Prep Middle is 415th of 1,334 and Oakland School for the Arts is 162nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).