Oakland Unity Middle School

About Oakland Unity Middle School

Oakland Unity Middle School is a public charter school located in Oakland, California. Founded in 2007, the school serves students in grades 6-8. Oakland Unity Middle School provides a rigorous and engaging educational experience to its students, focusing on mathematics, science, technology, and the arts. The school also emphasizes the importance of social and emotional learning, creating a safe and supportive environment.
Oakland Unity Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including Robotics, Chess, Debate, and Art. The school also offers a comprehensive sports program, with teams in basketball, soccer, track and field, and more. In addition, Oakland Unity Middle School has a variety of field trips, guest speakers, and special events throughout the year.
Oakland Unity Middle School has a strong sense of community, with parents, teachers, and administrators working together to support the school’s mission. The school also has strong ties to the local community, with many of its students coming from the surrounding neighborhoods. Oakland Unity Middle School is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students, and the school is committed to creating an environment where students can thrive.

Address:	1180 70th Ave. Oakland, CA 94621
Phone:	(510) 969-5302
Site:	unitymiddle.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	145 students

Overview Oakland Unity Middle School

Oakland Unity Middle School serves 145 students in grades 6-8.
Oakland Unity Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Verdict on Oakland Unity Middle School

Oakland Unity Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Oakland Unity Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.