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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Fred T. Korematsu Middle

West Contra Costa Unified · Contra Costa County · 7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530-2691

(510) 231-1449

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7/10
#473
Rank 473 out of 1,315
Top 36%
English Language Arts7/10 · #525 · 60th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #536 · 59th percentile
Science8/10 · #340 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the hills of El Cerrito — a small, politically engaged city nestled between Berkeley and Richmond — Korematsu Middle School carries a name with real meaning, honoring the civil rights icon Fred Korematsu, and that ethos seems to run through the school's culture. Scoring solidly in the mid-range statewide with a notable strength in science, it's a reasonable fit for families who value a community-minded environment without the intense academic pressure of some neighboring districts. El Cerrito itself has a tight-knit, walkable feel with easy BART access to the broader Bay Area, making it a genuinely livable spot for families who want proximity to the region's opportunities without being in the thick of it.

Student Demographics

666 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
214 (32%)
White
186 (28%)
Asian
109 (16%)
African American
72 (11%)
Multiple Races
71 (11%)
Other
15 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners152 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged274 (41%)
Students with Disabilities92 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

708
Enrollment
30.9
Teachers (FTE)
22.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
29.1
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 · #270 · 80th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found