Serving 588 students in grades 7-9, Oakland Bay Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakland Bay Junior High School's student population of 588 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakland Bay Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Bay Junior High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1770 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
41%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Bay Junior High School's ranking?
Oakland Bay Junior High School is ranked #1770 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland Bay Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Oakland Bay Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 80%.
How many students attend Oakland Bay Junior High School?
588 students attend Oakland Bay Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Oakland Bay Junior High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Bay Junior High School?
Oakland Bay Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Oakland Bay Junior High School offer ?
Oakland Bay Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Oakland Bay Junior High School part of?
Oakland Bay Junior High School is part of Shelton School District.
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