Serving 407 students in grades 7-8, Anthony W. Ochoa 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School's student population of 407 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5826 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
57%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School's ranking?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School is ranked #5826 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School often compared to?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bret Harte Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School?
407 students attend Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School offer ?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School part of?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School located?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School is located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of Hayward, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Mount Eden.
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