4151 Maynard Ave
Oakland, CA 94605

We were so fortunate that we found Burckhalter. Our two daughters have been going there since Kindergarten. The school community feels welcoming, caring and kind. They have one of the highest retention rates of staff in OUSD. The principal is a great leader. There is an active parent engagement including a monthly coffee and community, math and literacy nights and many more. We absolutely love the school and the community.

Frick Middle School was once the school that every Parent wanted their child to be at, Since Mr. Criddle has left the school it has really went down, down, down. That's really sad, because I feel that the students of today are not learning anything, most of them are in school only half day and some cannot come to the school at all only for testing. Mr. Criddle once had his staff on point as well as the students and the parents, it was a family school now it just feels like a building with people in it, I think that the school district such model Frick after Mr. Criddle, meet with him to find out what worked for the students, parents, staff and administration of the school so that the children can return to receiving a better education.

Skyline has provided my student with challenging classes and very supportive teachers and staff. From what I've seen and experienced, teachers take a strong interest in students and really want them to succeed. There are so many clubs, sports and student activities for students to choose from. The track and field and cross country programs in particular are heavily invested in and are some of the best high school athletic programs I've seen. There are innumerable resources and opportunities if your student is willing and able to go after them.

This school is plagued with multiple substitutes and a revolving door of principals. I pulled my child out!