Serving 488 students in grades 6-8, Claremont Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Claremont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
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Claremont Middle School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Claremont Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claremont Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2146 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
29%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Claremont Middle School's ranking?
Claremont Middle School is ranked #2146 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Claremont Middle School often compared to?
Claremont Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edna Brewer Middle School, Montera Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Claremont Middle School?
488 students attend Claremont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Claremont Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Claremont Middle School?
Claremont Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Claremont Middle School offer ?
Claremont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Claremont Middle School part of?
Claremont Middle School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Claremont Middle School located?
Claremont Middle School is located in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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