Serving 823 students in grades 6-8, Orinda Intermediate ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orinda Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orinda Intermediate's student population of 823 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orinda Intermediate ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orinda Intermediate is 0.57, 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
#203 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orinda Intermediate's ranking?
Orinda Intermediate is ranked #203 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orinda Intermediate often compared to?
Orinda Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Joaquin Moraga Intermediate 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 33% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orinda Intermediate?
823 students attend Orinda Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Orinda Intermediate students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orinda Intermediate?
Orinda Intermediate has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orinda Intermediate offer ?
Orinda Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Orinda Intermediate part of?
Orinda Intermediate is part of Orinda Union Elementary School District.
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