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Bret Harte Middle

Oakland Unified · Alameda County · 3700 Coolidge Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602-3309

(510) 879-2206 · www.ousd.org/bretharte

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1/10
#1213
Rank 1213 out of 1,315
Top 92%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1210 · 8th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1214 · 8th percentile
Science2/10 · #1146 · 13th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the Laurel-Dimond neighborhood of East Oakland, Bret Harte Middle serves a community that punches well above its weight — sitting in the 8th percentile statewide, it stands out in a district where strong middle school options can be hard to come by. Families drawn to Oakland's eclectic, arts-forward culture and its tight-knit neighborhood feel will find a school that reflects that same spirit. For parents navigating Oakland Unified's middle school landscape, Bret Harte is worth a serious look, especially for kids who thrive in a diverse, urban environment with real community roots.

Student Demographics

300 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
116 (39%)
African American
88 (29%)
Asian
41 (14%)
White
18 (6%)
Multiple Races
18 (6%)
Filipino
7 (2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners107 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged276 (92%)
Students with Disabilities77 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

337
Enrollment
28.6
Teachers (FTE)
11.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
14
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #179 · 87th percentile

233 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found