Bret Harte Middle vs United for Success Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
United for Success Academy Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Oakland, California | United for Success Academy Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,334 | #1268 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14156 of 15,369 | #15122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 9.7).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 98.6%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.5).
- •United for Success Academy Middle is the larger school with 347 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 United for Success Academy Middle?
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 United for Success Academy Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 337. United for Success Academy Middle: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and United for Success Academy Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 1035th of 1,334 and United for Success Academy Middle is 1268th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).