Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, O'hara Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'hara Park Middle School's student population of 750 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of O'hara Park Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to 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)17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are O'hara Park Middle School often compared to?
O'hara Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delta Vista Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend O'hara Park Middle School?
750 students attend O'hara Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of O'hara Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'hara Park Middle School?
O'hara Park Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does O'hara Park Middle School offer ?
O'hara Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is O'hara Park Middle School part of?
O'hara Park Middle School is part of Oakley Union Elementary School District.
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