Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, O'hara Park Middle 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'hara Park Middle School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
O'hara Park Middle 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 O'hara Park Middle School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
28%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'hara Park Middle School's ranking?
O'hara Park Middle School is ranked #6677 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are O'hara Park Middle School often compared to?
O'hara Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delta Vista Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend O'hara Park Middle School?
836 students attend O'hara Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of O'hara Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'hara Park Middle School?
O'hara Park Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does O'hara Park Middle School offer ?
O'hara Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is O'hara Park Middle School part of?
O'hara Park Middle School is part of Oakley Union Elementary School District.
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