Serving 767 students in grades 7-8, Oak Avenue Intermediate ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 68%
- Reading Proficiency: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Avenue Intermediate's student population of 767 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oak Avenue Intermediate is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
64%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Avenue Intermediate?
767 students attend Oak Avenue Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oak Avenue Intermediate students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Avenue Intermediate?
Oak Avenue Intermediate has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Avenue Intermediate offer ?
Oak Avenue Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oak Avenue Intermediate part of?
Oak Avenue Intermediate is part of Temple City Unified School District.
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