Bret Harte Middle vs Manzanita Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 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
Manzanita Community Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Oakland, California | Manzanita Community Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,334 | #5689 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14156 of 15,369 | #50234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 337 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 7.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 3.9).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •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 98.2%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 23.9).
- •Bret Harte Middle is the larger school with 337 students compared with 335.
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 Manzanita Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Middle ranks higher (17.6 vs 3.9 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 Manzanita Community Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 337. Manzanita Community Elementary: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Manzanita Community Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 1035th of 1,334 and Manzanita Community Elementary is 5689th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).