Serving 1,070 students in grades 6-8, Oak 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 1,070 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: 71%
- Reading Proficiency: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oak Middle School's student population of 1,070 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,070 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oak Middle School is 0.72, 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)71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)87%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oak Middle School often compared to?
Oak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Middle School?
1,070 students attend Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Oak Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Middle School?
Oak Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Middle School offer ?
Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Oak Middle School part of?
Oak Middle School is part of Los Alamitos Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
first day of summer school
June 17, 2024 (Monday)
last day of summer school
July 17, 2024 (Wednesday)
First day of School
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
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