The average public middle school diversity score in California is approximately 0.64 per year (2026).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in California is currently Edna Brewer Middle School, Alameda Community Learning Center, and The Academy Of Alameda, each with a diversity score of 0.81.
Diversity Score Range: 0.77
0.81
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.79
Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in California (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
The Academy Of Alameda
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.81
Grades: K-8
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.81
Grades: 6-12
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Edna Brewer Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.81
Grades: 6-8
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Paso Verde
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-8
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Oakdale Tk-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-8
3708 Myrtle Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Larry G. Meeks Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-8
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Heron
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-8
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-12
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Golden West Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: 7-8
2651 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8240
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8240
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Montera Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
5555 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3211
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3211
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-12
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-8
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-12
2920 Advantage Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-8
375 Seventh St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 355-6916
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 355-6916
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-12
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-9890
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-9890
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
S.f. County Special Education
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-12
3045 Santiago St.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2222
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2222
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-12
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Rank: #10 - 1810. - 18.
Harriet G. Eddy Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 7-8
9329 Soaring Oaks Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1302
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 683-1302
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Green Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
1350 Gold Hill Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 646-7000
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 646-7000
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
2055 Silver Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 642-8901
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 642-8901
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Will C. Wood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
1801 Sandcreek Way
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 7-8
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
5750 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
401 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6480
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6480
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
H. Glenn Richardson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-12
1069 Meadowlark Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Westlake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-12
2680 Mabry Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5760
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
California Online Public Schools Northern California
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-12
580 North Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Ripon, CA 95366
(800) 906-5166
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-8
200 Phillips Dr.
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1024
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1024
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Discovery Charter Ii
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-8
762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 300-1358
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Elevate
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-8
2285 Murray Ridge Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 751-4774
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Wilson C. Riles Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 7-8
4747 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-8100
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-8100
Rank: #19 - 3219. - 32.
Natomas Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
3200 North Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5540
Rank: #33 - 5433. - 54.
Girls Academic Leadership Academy Dr. Michelle King School Stem
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-12
2328 Saint James Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 900-4533
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 900-4533
Rank: #33 - 5433. - 54.
Albert Einstein Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 7-8
9325 Mirandy Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 395-5310
Rank: #33 - 5433. - 54.
Foothill Ranch Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 7-8
5001 Diablo Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3440
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-3440
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public middle schools diversity score?
The California average public middle schools diversity score is 0.64 for 2026.
What are public middle schools with the most diversity score in California?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in California include The Academy Of Alameda, Alameda Community Learning Center and Edna Brewer Middle School.
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