Oakland School for the Arts vs West Oakland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
828 students
West Oakland Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
165 students
| Measure | Oakland School for the Arts Oakland, California | West Oakland Middle Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,343 | #1187 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4367 of 16,910 | #14797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 828 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 7.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 13.2).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (54% vs 7.5%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 12%).
- •Oakland School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 98.2%).
- •West Oakland Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 20.7).
- •Oakland School for the Arts is the larger school with 828 students compared with 165.
- •Oakland School for the Arts is a charter school while West Oakland 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 School for the Arts better than West Oakland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland School for the Arts ranks higher (65.7 vs 13.2 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 School for the Arts and West Oakland Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland School for the Arts: 828. West Oakland Middle: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland School for the Arts and West Oakland Middle rank in California?
Oakland School for the Arts is 162nd of 1,343 and West Oakland Middle is 1187th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).