Claremont Middle

www.ousd.org/claremont

487 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Claremont Middle School, located in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its core academics, Claremont is noted for its focus on the "whole child," offering a variety of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and enrichment opportunities. The school benefits from significant parent and community involvement, which supports its mission to provide a supportive campus culture. Situated on College Avenue, the school is centrally located and deeply integrated into the vibrant, education-focused landscape of North Oakland.

487

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Claremont Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	81
Black	127
Asian	32
Two or More	107
Pacific Islander	1

White
137 (28.2%)
Black
127 (26.2%)
Two or More
107 (22.1%)
Hispanic
81 (16.7%)
Asian
32 (6.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)879-2201
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/claremont
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 163

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 165