Orinda Intermediate

832 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Orinda Intermediate School (OIS), located in the heart of Orinda, California, serves as the primary middle school for the local community, typically educating students in grades 6 through 8. It is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing public middle schools in the state. The school fosters a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school (typically Miramonte High School), focusing on a broad curriculum that includes core subjects as well as opportunities for elective exploration.

Beyond academics, Orinda Intermediate is known for its supportive campus culture and commitment to the "whole child." The school benefits from a highly active parent community and strong support from the Orinda Union School District, which helps provide enriched resources and extracurricular programs. With a mission centered on intellectual growth, social responsibility, and emotional well-being, OIS strives to create a structured yet nurturing environment that helps adolescents navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for future success.

832

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orinda Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	68
Black	8
Asian	153
Two or More	113
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
485 (58.4 %)
Asian
153 (18.4 %)
Two or More
113 (13.6 %)
Hispanic
68 (8.2 %)
Black
8 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Orinda Union Elementary
Phone:	(925)258-3090
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 277

Grade 7 269

Grade 8 286

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Orinda Intermediate
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	277
Grade 7	269
Grade 8	286

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Orinda Intermediate
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	401	48.2%
Male	429	51.6%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th

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Charter School 259 Students

2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606 (7.1 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th