Fred T. Korematsu Middle
El Cerrito, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades 7-8
491st of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 62%· Stable
Fred T. Korematsu Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fred T. Korematsu Middle 491st of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2015 to 62th in 2025.
Fred T. Korematsu Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 681 students tested
Fred T. Korematsu Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 680 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.2% | 32.1% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 20.9% | 26.2% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 22.4% | 15.6% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 27.0% | 12.9% | ▼ 14.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 11.3% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Fred T. Korematsu Middle
Typical home value $1.16M in zip 94530 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Fred T. Korematsu Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Albany MiddleAlbany City Unified · 1.7 mi away111th of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 67% - 1Lovonya DeJean MiddleWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.9 mi away1,288th of 1,294
ELA 10% · Math 4% - –Richmond Charter AcademyContra Costa County Office of Education · 2.8 mi away · charter
- 9Martin Luther King MiddleBerkeley Unified · 3.2 mi away138th of 1,294
ELA 72% · Math 66% - 9Longfellow Arts and Technology MiddleBerkeley Unified · 3.4 mi away224th of 1,294
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 1Helms MiddleWest Contra Costa Unified · 3.5 mi away1,285th of 1,294
ELA 11% · Math 7% - 10Willard MiddleBerkeley Unified · 4.9 mi away63rd of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 73% - 1Betty Reid Soskin MiddleWest Contra Costa Unified · 5.3 mi away1,214th of 1,294
ELA 19% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fred T. Korematsu Middle in?
Fred T. Korematsu Middle is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in El Cerrito, California.
Is Fred T. Korematsu Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fred T. Korematsu Middle 491st of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fred T. Korematsu Middle?
Hispanic 32%, White 26%, Asian 16%, Black 13% (680 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fred T. Korematsu Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94530 is $1.16M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.