Middle Schools in Orinda Union

The Orinda Union school district is home to a single high-performing middle school, Orinda Intermediate, which serves grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked among the top 1% of middle schools in California, earning a 5-star rating from School Digger and significantly outperforming state averages on standardized tests.

Orinda Intermediate stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 85.82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 82.91% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 47.04% and 33.52% respectively. The school's students have also excelled on the California Science Test (CAST), further demonstrating the high-quality education provided at Orinda Intermediate. Additionally, the school maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.6%, lower than the state average.

While Orinda Intermediate serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 3.37% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's exceptional performance suggests that it is providing a transformative educational experience for its students. With a student-teacher ratio of 18.3, Orinda Intermediate offers a more personalized learning environment, which may contribute to its outstanding academic results.