Pacific Coast Academy vs. Oak Valley Middle School
Should you attend Pacific Coast Academy or Oak Valley Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Oak Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 4,891 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pacific Coast Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,515 students in grades 6-8, Oak Valley 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-8
Total Students
4,891 students
1,515 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3803 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#429 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
71%
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
653
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Grade 1 Students
510
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Grade 2 Students
503
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Grade 3 Students
544
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Grade 4 Students
488
-
Grade 5 Students
449
-
Grade 6 Students
431
507
Grade 7 Students
363
489
Grade 8 Students
308
519
Grade 9 Students
184
-
Grade 10 Students
176
-
Grade 11 Students
152
-
Grade 12 Students
130
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
4%
47%
% Hispanic
29%
8%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
53%
33%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
