Claremont Middle vs Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
Emerson Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Claremont Middle Oakland, California | Emerson Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 1,334 | #5340 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6557 of 15,369 | #48959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 487 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 7.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claremont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 11.7).
- •Claremont Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 7.5%).
- •Claremont Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 12%).
- •Claremont Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 74.3%).
- •Claremont Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.7).
- •Claremont Middle is the larger school with 487 students compared with 354.
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 Claremont Middle better than Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Claremont Middle ranks higher (55.0 vs 11.7 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 Claremont Middle and Emerson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claremont Middle: 487. Emerson Elementary: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claremont Middle and Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Claremont Middle is 356th of 1,334 and Emerson Elementary is 5340th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).