WEST OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

West Oakland Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 202 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 13 teachers, West Oakland Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

West Oakland Middle School, located at 991 14th St. in Oakland, serves as a focal point for education in the vibrant West Oakland community. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school is situated in a historically significant neighborhood undergoing rapid transition. The school aims to provide a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic skills while navigating the unique socio-economic challenges often present in the surrounding urban area.

The school’s mission generally emphasizes the development of the "whole child," prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Given its location in a district with a strong focus on educational equity, West Oakland Middle often engages in initiatives designed to close achievement gaps and provide students with access to technology and extracurricular opportunities. For families and prospective visitors, the school serves as a hub for community connection, striving to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school and beyond within the broader Oakland community.

For more information, contact West Oakland Middle at (510) 874-6788 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.