Bret Harte Middle vs Fruitvale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 710 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–9
337 students
Fruitvale Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Oakland, California | Fruitvale Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,334 | #5488 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14156 of 15,369 | #49522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 337 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 9.7).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 95.7%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 21.2).
- •Bret Harte Middle is the larger school with 337 students compared with 254.
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 Bret Harte Middle better than Fruitvale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Middle ranks higher (17.6 vs 9.7 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 Bret Harte Middle and Fruitvale Elementary?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 337. Fruitvale Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Fruitvale Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 1035th of 1,334 and Fruitvale Elementary is 5488th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).