Montera Middle

www.ousd.org/montera

695 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Montera Middle School, located in the Montclair district of the Oakland Hills, serves a diverse student population as part of the Oakland Unified School District. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and emphasis on academic enrichment, offering a range of programs that include specialized pathways for accelerated learners, visual and performing arts, and various extracurricular activities designed to support student development outside of the traditional classroom.

Academically, Montera places a high priority on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond through a curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities. The school environment is characterized by an active parent-teacher association and a commitment to fostering an inclusive climate. By leveraging its location and community partnerships, Montera Middle School strives to provide a comprehensive middle school experience that addresses the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of its students.

695

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montera Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	174
Black	182
Asian	56
Two or More	129
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Black
182 (26.3%)
Hispanic
174 (25.1%)
White
144 (20.8%)
Two or More
129 (18.6%)
Asian
56 (8.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)

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)879-3211
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/montera
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 6 252

Grade 7 223

Grade 8 220