St. Martin de Porres Catholic School

1630 10th Street / 675 41st Street, Oakland, CA, 94607-0946
St. Martin de Porres School serves families of the West Oakland neighborhoods and beyond by providing a multi-racial, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural K through 8 educational experience. As a faith-based community grounded in the Roman Catholic tradition, the school welcomes and includes all, regardless of means or religious affiliation, who are committed to bettering our children, our families, our community, and our world. We provide a safe, caring environment in which students develop learning skills to move upward through the educational system and contribute positively as adults in our global society.

School Overview:

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild learning differences
Year Founded 1996
Student Body
Total Students 232 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 95% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 23 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(Black Twill Pants, White, Grey Polo Shirt and STMDP custom colored (burgundy) sweatshirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,000
Tuition Notes sliding scale, generous financial aid available
% on Financial Aid 95%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,000
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Janet Magana
Admissions Associate Yvette Amos
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
After School Learning Center College Mentors
Computer Club Digital Story Telling
Environmental Education, Program, KidsNet (international Connection with Students in India and South Africa Middle School After School Program
World Class Choir

School Notes:

    • Small, family oriented school
    • Catholic faith based and open to families of diverse beliefs
    • Individual attention to each child
    • Encouraging of parent participation
    • Individual tutoring for children in need

    Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

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