Very Good
#1983 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Medea Creek Middle
Middle School · Oak Park Unified · Oak Park, CA
An Oak Park Unified middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1002 Doubletree Rd., Oak Park, CA 91377
- Math 72% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Medea Creek Middle score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Medea Creek Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low94/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,484
Median home value
$1,017,100
Median rent
$3,150/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park IndependentEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Lindero Canyon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Compass Charter School of YoloCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Compass Charter Schools of Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 956 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Oak Park Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Medea Creek Middle is listed in Oak Park Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Medea Creek Middle
Medea Creek Middle is a public middle school in Oak Park, CA, part of Oak Park Unified, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,983 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Medea Creek Middle
What grades does Medea Creek Middle serve?
Medea Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Medea Creek Middle?
Medea Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medea Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Medea Creek Middle is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Medea Creek Middle rank in CA?
Medea Creek Middle ranks #1,983 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Medea Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Medea Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Medea Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Medea Creek Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Medea Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Medea Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Medea Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Medea Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Medea Creek Middle?
11.8% of students at Medea Creek Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (818) 707-7922
- Area population (ZIP 91377)
- 13,656
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91377; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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