Oak Valley Middle

Summary:

Oak Valley Middle is a highly-regarded public middle school in San Diego, California, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Poway Unified School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 5% of middle schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic results and supporting the success of diverse student populations.

Oak Valley Middle students significantly outperform their peers at the district and state level on standardized tests, with 79.3% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 70.37% in Mathematics, compared to 73.54% and 65.48% in the Poway Unified School District, and 47.04% and 35.54% statewide. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking 71st out of 2,546 California middle schools for female students and 92nd out of 741 schools for Asian students in English Language Arts/Literacy. Additionally, Oak Valley Middle maintains impressively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.5% to 9.5% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to other middle schools in the Poway Unified School District, Oak Valley Middle stands out as the top performer, with substantially higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics than Twin Peaks Middle, Meadowbrook Middle, and Bernardo Heights Middle. This consistent high performance over the years, along with the school's commitment to equity and inclusion, make Oak Valley Middle a highly desirable educational option for families in the San Diego area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 16055 Winecreek Rd.
       San Diego, CA  92127-3719


(858) 487-2939

District: Poway Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,377 Help


Students who attend Oak Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Del Norte High

Feeder schools for Oak Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Del Sur Elementary
    Monterey Ridge Elementary
    Stone Ranch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  24.6 Help
Number of students:  1,515

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
46.8%
White:
33.2%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oak Valley Middle ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Poway Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Oak Valley Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Poway Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (46.8%), White (33.2%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Poway Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Valley Middle is 24.6. 4 middle schools in the Poway Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Valley Middle is $6,377, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Poway Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Valley Middle 119th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Oak Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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Poway Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Poway Unified 125th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oak Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 91.29 93rd 1999 95.3%
2008 90.70 95th 2005 95.3%
2009 82.39 242nd 2063 88.3%
2010 85.57 179th 2179 91.8%
2011 77.31 354th 2236 84.2%
2012 79.77 311th 2259 86.2%
2013 80.84 301st 2379 87.3%
2015 95.50 91st 2477 96.3%
2016 96.40 59th 2497 97.6%
2017 96.37 74th 2508 97.0%
2018 96.19 86th 2480 96.5%
2019 96.86 78th 2715 97.1%
2022 97.59 68th 2740 97.5%
2023 96.95 98th 2802 96.5%
2024 96.14 119th 2777 95.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.91 68th 462 85.3%
2019 78.42 103rd 554 81.4%
2022 81.42 96th 665 85.6%
2023 75.48 159th 678 76.5%
2024 71.82 191st 699 72.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.44 58th 1364 95.7%
2019 91.82 56th 1442 96.1%
2022 86.53 74th 1540 95.2%
2023 91.66 48th 1529 96.9%
2024 73.71 129th 1477 91.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.77 64th 1538 95.8%
2024 92.18 84th 1550 94.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.98 422nd 2230 81.1%
2019 83.08 245th 2369 89.7%
2022 92.55 108th 2458 95.6%
2023 88.04 195th 2549 92.3%
2024 80.00 345th 2575 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.75 100th 2262 95.6%
2019 95.43 88th 2380 96.3%
2022 97.19 62nd 2509 97.5%
2023 96.98 71st 2547 97.2%
2024 96.76 71st 2546 97.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.97 114th 1369 91.7%
2019 95.24 52nd 1491 96.5%
2022 97.11 35th 1531 97.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.72 75th 2273 96.7%
2019 97.21 68th 2407 97.2%
2022 97.21 72nd 2527 97.2%
2023 96.05 105th 2558 95.9%
2024 94.16 157th 2547 93.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.90 94th 700 86.6%
2019 81.98 79th 745 89.4%
2022 85.01 47th 733 93.6%
2023 83.03 65th 718 90.9%
2024 81.46 92nd 741 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.43 160th 2072 92.3%
2019 97.23 44th 2213 98.0%
2022 96.60 48th 2359 98.0%
2023 95.78 61st 2391 97.4%
2024 95.40 72nd 2383 97.0%
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Rank History for White students at Oak Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.01 215th 1496 85.6%
2019 81.12 242nd 1602 84.9%
2022 78.79 271st 1555 82.6%
2023 72.69 372nd 1552 76.0%
2024 71.67 392nd 1535 74.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, September 16, 2024

Open Quote I was happy when my child joined the school this year.
A month later, very disappointed.
Some teachers talk about politics to 11-year old students and push their political views on them. A boy tried to argue and was shunned by the teacher. This must stop as a school is not a place for pushing political views and propaganda on children as young as 11 years old. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Oak Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 340 28 166 55 5 n/a n/a 35 629
2007 426 29 241 64 7 n/a n/a 32 799
2008 502 45 289 69 4 n/a n/a 0 909
2009 545 36 324 89 4 6 43 0 1047
2010 619 37 377 113 5 7 75 0 1233
2011 673 37 444 132 5 5 39 0 1335
2012 676 42 467 129 2 7 58 0 1381
2013 632 27 479 114 1 4 70 0 1327
2014 659 28 504 103 4 5 71 0 1374
2015 632 25 531 107 5 6 55 0 1361
2016 625 31 554 106 4 5 63 0 1388
2017 582 33 566 110 2 7 79 0 1379
2018 617 25 591 126 1 6 95 0 1461
2019 589 21 655 117 0 5 117 0 1504
2020 550 23 637 119 2 3 184 0 1518
2021 554 23 707 122 2 2 156 0 1566
2022 543 15 673 116 3 2 152 1 1505
2023 503 22 709 117 2 1 160 1 1515

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 629 31.3 20.1 7.7
2007 799 36.3 22.0 8.1
2008 909 44.9 20.2 9
2009 1047 41.9 22.8 9
2010 1233 42.6 28.9 9.7
2011 1335 n/a n/a 9
2012 1381 48.4 28.5 n/a
2013 1327 46.1 28.7 9.4
2014 1374 46.8 29.3 9.9
2015 1361 51.0 26.6 10.1
2016 1388 52.0 26.6 9.6
2017 1379 52.7 26.1 6.2
2018 1461 54.3 26.8 8.5
2019 1504 56.4 26.6 8.4
2020 1518 n/a n/a 8.1
2021 1566 64.2 24.3 9.1
2022 1505 63.7 23.6 8.1
2023 1515 61.5 24.6 8.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 629 31.3 20.1 7.7
2007 799 36.3 22.0 8.1
2008 909 44.9 20.2 9
2009 1047 41.9 22.8 9
2010 1233 42.6 28.9 9.7
2011 1335 n/a n/a 9
2012 1381 48.4 28.5 n/a
2013 1327 46.1 28.7 9.4
2014 1374 46.8 29.3 9.9
2015 1361 51.0 26.6 10.1
2016 1388 52.0 26.6 9.6
2017 1379 52.7 26.1 6.2
2018 1461 54.3 26.8 8.5
2019 1504 56.4 26.6 8.4
2020 1518 n/a n/a 8.1
2021 1566 64.2 24.3 9.1
2022 1505 63.7 23.6 8.1
2023 1515 61.5 24.6 8.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Valley Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,377

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Valley Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 98th of 2802 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Valley Middle)79.980.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)7370.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oak Valley Middle)71.174.1
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)63.161.4
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Valley Middle)88.879.5
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)75.174.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oak Valley Middle)76.165
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)65.761.7
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oak Valley Middle)81.375.4
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Poway Unified)74.572
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oak Valley Middle)78.270.1
 8.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Poway Unified)68.660.7
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Oak Valley Middle)7369.6
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Poway Unified)61.861.5
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15041515
 0.7%
African American2122
 4.8%
American Indian02
Asian655709
 8.2%
Hispanic117117
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White589503
 14.6%
Two or More Races117160
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.4%8.7%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Valley Middle

Students who attend Oak Valley Middle usually go on to attend Del Norte High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,515 students attended Oak Valley Middle.

Yes! Oak Valley Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 119th of 2777 California middle schools.

Students at Oak Valley Middle are 47% Asian, 33% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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