Serving 1,505 students in grades 6-8, Oak Valley Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Valley Middle School's student population of 1,505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oak Valley Middle School is 0.66, which is more 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)75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
45%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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 schools are Oak Valley Middle School often compared to?
Oak Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Design 39 Campus, Mesa Verde Middle School, Black Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Valley Middle School?
1,505 students attend Oak Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Oak Valley Middle School students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Valley Middle School?
Oak Valley Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Valley Middle School offer ?
Oak Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oak Valley Middle School part of?
Oak Valley Middle School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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