With the change in the administration, this school has begun to florish. The new Principal and Asst. Principal are absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere of the school has completely changed. My daughter loves it. Coming from Peralta Elementary to Claremont was a big change for us but I'm glad we did.
... Read more The after school programs are are great and offer a wide variety of classes and the new 'house structure' implemented by the Principal and District is wonderful. What happened in the past is past. This school is coming up. Test scores have risen as well as parent involvement. The businesses in the neighborhood are excited about the changes they see and are working with us. Claremont is on the move. The teachers are happy. Discipline is being enforced. Watch out Edna Brewer and Westlake - Claremont is hot on your heels and we will be a school of choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
Our experience with our 7th grader at Claremont was nothing less than traumatic. I would not agree with the parent that mentioned the principal is wonderful. He may be a wonderful person, but he's a terrible principal. The discipline problems at Claremont are out of control. I've had to break up
... Read more several fights during our stay and my child was assaulted on more than one occasion. We decided to move our child mid year. Our child went from a 1.0 GPA at Claremont to a 3.0 at the new school. Yes, Ms. Chalk is very good at communicating issues both good and bad. Ms. Williams is also wonderful. I was initially very optimistic about Claremont, but our experience there was terrible. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/09/09
Our seventh grader is very happy at Claremont. Her teachers are all very good this year (she had a couple of not-so-good teachers in 6th grade) and she is excited about what she is learning. The atmosphere at the school is very friendly thanks to a great support staff and a very active PTA. Don't
... Read more be put off by the alarmingly low test scores. The standard of teaching really is very high and we're impressed by the challenging education our daughter is getting at Claremont. The band program is amazing but I do wish that the school was able to offer more electives, e.g. foreign languages. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
I agree with the paent below it's defininetly a work in progress. My daughter first year their was horrible as well due to alot of beauracy and alot with staff of the teachers as well who no longer have the paitence to deal with the children of the day. Not sure if my child will return or not due to
... Read more lack of Oakland Publdic Schools I may have to send her back their. But I believe with new young teacher who are able more to relate to children may help I just don't know. My child academics suffered so much this year I'm just so confused as to what to do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
Claremont Middle School is definitely a work in progress. We have a seventh grader whose experience last year was absolutely awful. But new - and young - teachers this year have raised the bar for learning and are inspiring our child to excel. The band teacher is fantastic. However, the veteran teachers
... Read more at this school can be terrible - low expectations, basically drill sergeants who neither foster a love of learning nor recognize it in their students. The principal 'talks the talk' but in the end does not act courageously. The school is paralyzed by district beaurocracy and some of the kids are terminally out of control. We still hope that things will change and improve. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
We have a 6th grader at Claremont who attended Chabot Elementary School for 6 years. We believe we made the right choice and are committed to the school. Our son is doing well and is eager to go to school everyday. He has many Chabot friends (30 families from last year's 5th grade class!) and is making
... Read more new friends. He has outstanding teachers in Math, Spanish and English/World History. The school, like any in Oakland Unified, is not without its challenges, but together we are working to make it a better place. The teachers here are no different, they need our support. The PTA is no different it needs committed parent volunteers working together to improve the school. Most of all, the kids are no different, they need a positive environment in which to learn and grow. We believe Claremont provides that. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/07
Our experience with our 7th grader at Claremont has been rocky. Claremont seems to be a work in progress and my short time shadowing our student has shown me chaos and a really poor discipline system.
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Posted by a teacher on 01/12/07
I am a parent of a 7th grader who's GPA went from a 4.0 to a 2.5 and then a 1.0 without notification from the school. I asked for an ED plan and at this point I am still awaiting one. I am removing my son out of this environment in chance of reversing the grades with extra work and tutoring. The quality
... Read more of programs offered are phenomenal however, the parent/teacher involvement is poor. I am an active parent but the teachers do not return phone calls. Only one does and that's Ms. Chalk. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/19/06
Claremont has a lot going for it. The school is in the heart of Rockridge, the principal is wonderful, and the teachers are dedicated. The community is also beginning to realize the potential of this school and that this school is part of the community. I urge all perspective parents to take a
... Read more tour of the school before making any judgements. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/06
We currently have a 7th grade student attending this school and it has been a very rewarding and positive experience. Claremont house some of the finest teachers in the district...dedicated to their students who share their love for learning. The administrative staff has been supportive and the leadership
... Read more it has demonstrated in the past few years... extraodinary. The school boast a wide array of after school programs (barber shop, music, arts, sports, dance, college level tutoring, spoken word...), 2 therapist, 2 after-school counselors, 2 vice-principals in addition to a Principal who has demonstrated great leadership and poise in midst of the financial and budget cuts. Students come from all socio-economic groups. The rich ethnic diversity of this school had taught my child the invaluable lessons in dealing with people from all walks of life...reflective of our diverse landscape. She is better to handle all that life has to dish out. Thank You Claremont! Read less
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Oakland schools — Claremont Middle School is located at 5750 College Ave, Oakland CA 94618. 5750 College Ave is in the Fairview Park neighborhood and 94618 ZIP code in Oakland, CA The school district for Claremont Middle School is the Oakland Unified School District. Claremont Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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