Bret Harte Middle vs Laurel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km 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
Laurel Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Oakland, California | Laurel Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,334 | #4730 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14156 of 15,369 | #46604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 337 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 28% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.6 vs 17.0).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 92.6%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 27.8).
- •Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 473 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 Bret Harte Middle better than Laurel Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bret Harte Middle and Laurel Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 337. Laurel Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Laurel Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 1035th of 1,334 and Laurel Elementary is 4730th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).