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Best Schools in Merritt, Oakland, CA
Merritt, Oakland, CA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,629 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Merritt meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merritt, Oakland, CA
The top high schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakland Technical High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
2. Oakland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1531 Students
3. Dewey Academy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
4. Metwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 259 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merritt, Oakland, CA
The top middle schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edna Brewer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
2. Roosevelt Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
3. Westlake Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 314 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merritt, Oakland, CA
The top elementary schools in Merritt, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 705 Students
2. Cleveland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
3. Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
4. Bella Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
5. La Escuelita
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merritt, Oakland, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merritt, Oakland, CA has a total population of 9,173 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merritt, Oakland, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merritt, Oakland, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
49.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merritt, Oakland, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merritt, Oakland, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Merritt, Oakland, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merritt, Oakland, CA
How many schools are in Merritt, Oakland, CA?
Merritt, Oakland, CA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,629 students in total.
How do schools in Merritt perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Merritt score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Merritt meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merritt?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations