Bret Harte Middle
Hayward, CA · Hayward Unified · Grades 7-8
889th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
Bret Harte Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Middle 889th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2015 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
Bret Harte Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 450 students tested
Bret Harte Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 493 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.1% | 58.0% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Black | 22.1% | 17.4% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 12.0% | 5.5% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 5.5% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.2% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Middle schools near Bret Harte Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Winton MiddleHayward Unified · 0.9 mi away1,005th of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 18% - 10Creekside MiddleCastro Valley Unified · 2.3 mi away123rd of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 68% - 1Cesar Chavez MiddleHayward Unified · 2.5 mi away1,213th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 5Martin Luther King, Jr. MiddleHayward Unified · 2.6 mi away721st of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 26% - 4Bohannon MiddleSan Lorenzo Unified · 2.7 mi away879th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 19% - 4Anthony W. Ochoa MiddleHayward Unified · 2.7 mi away827th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 26% - 1Edendale MiddleSan Lorenzo Unified · 2.8 mi away1,280th of 1,294
ELA 13% · Math 7% - 8Canyon MiddleCastro Valley Unified · 2.8 mi away291st of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bret Harte Middle in?
Bret Harte Middle is part of the Hayward Unified district in Hayward, California.
Is Bret Harte Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Middle 889th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bret Harte Middle?
Hispanic 58%, Black 17%, Asian 10%, White 6% (493 students, 2023–24).
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.