At Oak Valley Middle School, the dedicated staff makes it their mission to provide each and every student with a well-rounded education that will help them thrive as they progress in their academic journeys. With a focus on serving students in the San Diego area, your scholar will have more than enough magical moments to anticipate.
The goal of Oak Valley Middle School is straightforward, maintaining an objective to “challenge all students to use their minds well, providing them with the curriculum, instruction, assessment, support and time they need to meet rigorous academic standards.”
That’s what makes this educational community the perfect place for middle school students to make their marks on the world. As the highest-ranked middle school in the Poway Unified School District, this highly regarded institution serves more than 1,500 students every day.
Oak Valley Middle not only offers an excellent academic curriculum, but also provides its young learners opportunities to thrive socially as well. The school offers numerous clubs including the cricket club, history club, coding club and many more. Various after school activities are offered as well, such as band, orchestra, choir and even more.
With its rigorous curriculum and wide array of clubs and activities, students at Oak Valley Middle School are set up for success.
Oak Valley Middle
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
16055 Winecreek Rd,
San Diego, CA
Poway Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Casey Currigan
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
50%
State Average
17.9%
Science
28%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
783:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
46.8%
White
33.2%
Two or more races
10.6%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#17
Best Public MS Teachers in California
#22
Best Public MS in California
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/24/2014
Changing school will never be considered. My student knows what he wants to do in high school, and the current school is providing and helping what he think he needs to persue.
7/24/2014
If you want to be involved in, you actually have to ask if there are chance. Art, dance, music, etc, are usually supported heavily by parents and volunteers since they are not funded.
7/24/2014
some athletic activities, as well as almost a babysitting service until their parents come to pick them up.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/25/2025
If you have options, do not send your child here. The educators do not have tools to support you child, and make them feel they're not capable or don't have faith in them, as shared by my child.The IEP team will go against parent wishes, and make decisions that impact to the detriment of the child....
9/16/2024
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 politi...
8/7/2023
Great teachers, quality education, admin is not the best but definitely not bad. Teachers show they care and go above and beyond, consistent quality teachers, clean campus other than the bathrooms which are quite disgusting.
1/10/2023
is the best school in poway and is a 100% reacamend
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Attendance Zone
About 4S Ranch
List Price Range
$546K - $4M
Homes For Sale
31
Average Home Value
$1,826,697
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
27%
Household Income
$204,930
% of College Grads
80.3%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
3,471 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
31.1%
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4S Ranch Community Park
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- Pool
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Liberty Park
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- Basketball
- Dog Park
4S Ranch Patriot Park
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