Alternatives in Action vs Oakland Unity Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 714 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alternatives in Action
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
106 students
Oakland Unity Middle
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
132 students
| Measure | Alternatives in Action Oakland, California | Oakland Unity Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,343 | #1039 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #16509 of 16,910 | #14186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 106 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 106 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 66.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Unity Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 11.2).
- •Oakland Unity Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Oakland Unity Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Oakland Unity Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 89.6%).
- •Alternatives in Action does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 66.0).
- •Oakland Unity Middle is the larger school with 132 students compared with 106.
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 Alternatives in Action better than Oakland Unity Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Unity Middle ranks higher (17.5 vs 11.2 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 Alternatives in Action and Oakland Unity Middle?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alternatives in Action: 106. Oakland Unity Middle: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alternatives in Action and Oakland Unity Middle rank in California?
Alternatives in Action is 1304th of 1,343 and Oakland Unity Middle is 1039th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).