Serving 780 students in grades 7-8, Oakdale Junior High 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakdale Junior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oakdale, CA, covering approximately 120.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakdale Junior High School's student population of 780 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
780 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Greatness Today...Success Tomorrow
School Rankings
Oakdale Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale Junior High School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5145 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale Junior High School's ranking?
Oakdale Junior High School is ranked #5145 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oakdale Junior High School often compared to?
Oakdale Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardozo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Junior High School?
780 students attend Oakdale Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Oakdale Junior High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakdale Junior High School?
Oakdale Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oakdale Junior High School offer ?
Oakdale Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Oakdale Junior High School part of?
Oakdale Junior High School is part of Oakdale Joint Unified School District.
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