WESTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Westlake Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 360 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Westlake Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Westlake Middle School, located in the heart of Oakland, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Oakland Unified School District. Positioned on Harrison Street, the school is situated in a vibrant urban neighborhood, reflecting the diverse and dynamic character of the surrounding community. As a middle school, it plays a critical role in the developmental transition of students, offering a curriculum designed to foster academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional maturity during the crucial pre-high school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of Oakland, often drawing from the rich cultural and socioeconomic diversity of its district. Westlake Middle School is committed to providing a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and equitable access to resources. Like many schools in the area, it strives to balance rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while nurturing a sense of civic responsibility and community belonging.

For more information, contact Westlake Middle at (510) 879-2130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.