AIMS College Prep Middle vs West Oakland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 km 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
West Oakland Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
165 students
| Measure | AIMS College Prep Middle Oakland, California | West Oakland Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,334 | #1187 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7601 of 15,369 | #14797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 200 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 7.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AIMS College Prep Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 13.2).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 7.5%).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 98.2%).
- •West Oakland Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 20.0).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle is the larger school with 200 students compared with 165.
- •AIMS College Prep Middle is a charter school while West Oakland Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 West Oakland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), AIMS College Prep Middle ranks higher (50.2 vs 13.2 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 West Oakland Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AIMS College Prep Middle: 200. West Oakland Middle: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AIMS College Prep Middle and West Oakland Middle rank in California?
AIMS College Prep Middle is 415th of 1,334 and West Oakland Middle is 1187th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).