Allendale Elementary vs Bret Harte Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allendale Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Bret Harte Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–9
337 students
| Measure | Allendale Elementary Oakland, California | Bret Harte Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5682 of 5,693 | #1035 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #50170 of 50,301 | #14156 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 368 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 5.4).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 97.6%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 21.6).
- •Allendale Elementary is the larger school with 368 students compared with 337.
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 Allendale Elementary better than Bret Harte Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Middle ranks higher (17.6 vs 5.4 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 Allendale Elementary and Bret Harte Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allendale Elementary: 368. Bret Harte Middle: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allendale Elementary and Bret Harte Middle rank in California?
Allendale Elementary is 5682nd of 5,693 and Bret Harte Middle is 1035th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).