United for Success Academy Middle

www.ousd.org/ufsa

370 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

United for Success Academy (UFSA) is a public middle school located in the Fruitvale district of Oakland, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The academy is known for its commitment to community engagement and its efforts to prepare students for the transition to high school by providing a structured, inclusive atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its neighborhood.

Beyond its core curriculum, United for Success Academy prioritizes a "whole-child" approach, frequently incorporating programs that promote restorative justice and student leadership. By focusing on building strong relationships between teachers, families, and students, the school aims to create a safe space where students can explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.

370

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for United for Success Academy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	280
Black	50
Asian	16
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
280 (75.7 %)
Black
50 (13.5 %)
Asian
16 (4.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.7 %)
White
6 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-3228
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/ufsa
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 119

Grade 8 137