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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Urban Promise Academy Middle

Oakland Unified · Alameda County · 3031 East 18th Street, Oakland, CA 94601-2457

(510) 879-5236 · www.ousd.org/upa

1/10
#1258
Rank 1258 out of 1,315
Top 96%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1262 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1248 · 5th percentile
Science1/10 · #1222 · 8th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Urban Promise Academy Middle sits in the heart of East Oakland, a neighborhood rich with culture and community resilience, and the school reflects that spirit in its approach to education. Families who are deeply invested in their child's middle school experience and willing to be active partners in the learning process may find a tight-knit community here, though academics remain a work in progress with scores that trail well behind state averages. For families in the 94601 zip code exploring their options, it's worth visiting and talking to current parents to get a real feel for whether the school's environment is the right fit for their kid.

Student Demographics

368 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
332 (90%)
African American
10 (3%)
Asian
8 (2%)
White
6 (2%)
Other
12 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners291 (79%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged362 (98%)
Students with Disabilities46 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

392
Enrollment
25.4
Teachers (FTE)
15.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17
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 Programs10/10 · #94 · 93rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found