Bret Harte Middle
Oakland, CA · Oakland Unified · Grades 6-8
1,174th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
Bret Harte Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Middle 1,174th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2015 to 9th in 2025.
Bret Harte Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 315 students tested
Bret Harte Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 417 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.0% | 37.2% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 37.2% | 33.6% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 18.0% | 11.8% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 9.6% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 5.6% | 5.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.6% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Bret Harte Middle
Typical home value $1.01M in zip 94602 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Bret Harte Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1United for Success Academy MiddleOakland Unified · 1.3 mi away1,254th of 1,294
ELA 16% · Math 10% - 8Edna Brewer MiddleOakland Unified · 1.3 mi away334th of 1,294
ELA 60% · Math 45% - 7Montera MiddleOakland Unified · 1.3 mi away410th of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 1Urban Promise Academy MiddleOakland Unified · 1.6 mi away1,233rd of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 8% - 2Roosevelt MiddleOakland Unified · 1.9 mi away1,131st of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 19% - –Epic CharterAlameda County Office of Education · 2.1 mi away
- 10Piedmont MiddlePiedmont City Unified · 2.1 mi away24th of 1,294
ELA 84% · Math 81% - 10Downtown Charter AcademyOakland Unified · 2.3 mi away · charter74th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 74%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bret Harte Middle in?
Bret Harte Middle is part of the Oakland Unified district in Oakland, California.
Is Bret Harte Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bret Harte Middle 1,174th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bret Harte Middle?
Hispanic 37%, Black 34%, Asian 12%, Two or more races 10% (417 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bret Harte Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94602 is $1.01M 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.