Oakland Charter Academy vs United for Success Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland Charter Academy
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
222 students
United for Success Academy Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
| Measure | Oakland Charter Academy Oakland, California | United for Success Academy Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #845 of 1,334 | #1268 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12914 of 15,369 | #15122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 222 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 31.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 9.7).
- •Oakland Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Oakland Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •Oakland Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 98.6%).
- •United for Success Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 31.7).
- •United for Success Academy Middle is the larger school with 347 students compared with 222.
- •Oakland Charter Academy is a charter school while United for Success Academy Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Oakland Charter Academy better than United for Success Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Charter Academy ranks higher (24.7 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 Oakland Charter Academy and United for Success Academy Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland Charter Academy: 222. United for Success Academy Middle: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland Charter Academy and United for Success Academy Middle rank in California?
Oakland Charter Academy is 845th 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).