At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
465
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
77%+11.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Bret Harte Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Hayward, California. The school enrolls 465 students. It is part of the Hayward Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictHayward Unified
County6001
CityHayward
ZIP94540
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061674002105
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment465
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino61.5%
Black / African American6.2%
Asian16.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.6%
Two or More Races5.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
61.5%
Black
6.2%
Asian
16.9%
Two+
5.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.