CLAREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL Go back
5750 COLLEGE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94618
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Phone: 510-654-7337
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 4
  • Educational Climate: High
  • Technology Measure: Low
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: 6th Grade - 8th Grade
  • District: Oakland Unified School District
  • Students/Teacher: 18
  • Students/Grade: 146.7
  • Number Students: 440
  • Number Teachers: 25
  • Number Classrooms: 30
  • Expense/Pupil: $5,300.00 - 5,599.99
  • Poverty Level: 16 - 29.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 45
  • Number PCs: 045
  • Number Macs: 0
  • Principal: Ms Kenya Crockett
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  • VOC-TECH
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School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (41 ratings)
Maximum Rating: 5




    School Reviews (49 Reviews)
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    Other Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-07-31
    "I need to make some STRONG corrections in some of these posts. The previous principal WAS NOT found to have embezzled any money or anything from this school. She was moved because a group of parents and some teachers, put pressure on the District because they did not like her. After she left, they regretted what they had done. Claremont was coming back strong under her leadership but because she would not bow down to some people, they let her go. Many were upset including the children which is why last year was a diaster. Last year they went through 13 math teachers, they have now lost two of the best teachers and they went through administrative changes. Claremont can be a good school. It has the potential. Now they have two AfricanAmerican brothers as co-principals. I heard two different outlooks on them. Some say they are great, some say we may have a problem. Bottom line is CMS needs help. I hope they get back on their feet. I do love the school. I would encourage anyone who puts there child in CMS become a fixture in that school. They need every parent to participate and work hard."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-07-30
    "Are uniforms required ? My girls are new to the area and this is the school they will be attending, I am concerned as I read the comments and ratings :("
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-06-29
    "Claremont has been a terrific school for my child. With few exceptions (and every school has exceptions, public, private of charter), the teachers have been simply outstanding. This school serves the entire range of students from all over Oakland, which makes for a rich and diverse school climate. Yes, there are some children there who have behavioral challenges and are less interested in learning, but the academics in the classroom are strong, and disruptive kids are in the small minority. The school is small, so kids who want to work and be challenged can be, and teachers can give all kids the attention they need."
    Teacher Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-06-29
    "The administration failed to show a zero tolerance policy for bad behavior and as a result, students got away with running the place. The courtyard had zero supervision. The cafeteria entrance was supervised, but fights often broke out in the completely unsupervised courtyard/basketball courts on a daily basis. Discipline/academics: 8th graders were notoriously horrendous last year. Families were so horrified by the out of control classrooms [fights breaking out in classrooms] that those families that did give Claremont a chance usually left before the first semester was over. Many opted to move onto charter schools, Montera, Brewer or a private school. Students that did come from good schools were not being challenged by classes despite earning top grades. 7th and 8th grade teachers noted that the longer a good student stayed, the worse their academic performance became. This is NOT the school for your child if you want your child to blossom in a safe and academically rich environment."
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    Posted 2012-06-29
    "Someone needs to tell the truth about this school. Claremont was commonly acknowledged during 2011-2012 as being the worst middle school in Oakland when measured by student behavior. In other words, numerous fights broke out every single day at lunch, in the courtyard, in the hallways, against teachers and administration. Administration: The former principal was let go after she was found to have embezzled money and to attempt to reduce the legally mandated number of teaching days from 180 to 176. The new assistant principal took over as interim principal until a third interim principal was found. The third principal took the school as far as December before a fourth principal was found. The administration had a hard time controlling and discipline students, which not only frustrated teachers and students, but parents as well. Teacher referrals for disruptive, disrespectful and often dangerous behavior were resolved by administration with an ineffective phone call home or the advice of apologizing to their teacher. This was promoted as restorative justice , which staff knew was ineffective."
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