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Oak Grove Middle
Middle School · Mt. Diablo Unified
2050 Minert Rd., Concord, CA 94518
Enrollment
692
Student-Teacher
23.1:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
692
Student-Teacher
23.1:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,782 of 9,539
In Concord
#9 of 23
public schools
In district
#23 of 47
Mt. Diablo Unified
Academic growth
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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Oak Grove Middle
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About Oak Grove Middle
Oak Grove Middle is a public middle school in Concord, CA, part of Mt. Diablo Unified. Oak Grove Middle serves approximately 692 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
Oak Grove Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,782 of 9,539 schools in CA. Structured state assessment records for Oak Grove Middle show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Oak Grove Middle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Oak Grove Middle runs 23.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
30% of students at Oak Grove Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Oak Grove Middle — Students at Oak Grove Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.
How Oak Grove Middle Compares
See how Oak Grove Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2050 Minert Rd., Concord, CA 94518
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Oak Grove Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SPECTRUM CENTER-VALLEY CAMPUS (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bancroft Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Walnut Creek), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CORE EDUCATION ACADEMY (rated 6.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Concord, see our Concord schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CORE EDUCATION ACADEMY Concord | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| CORE Education Academy Concord | 0.4 mi | — |
| DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Concord | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| De La Salle High School of Concord Concord | 0.4 mi | — |
| Carondelet High School Concord | 0.4 mi | — |
| CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL Concord | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Concord | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Concord | 0.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Ygnacio Valley High Concord | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Bancroft Elementary Walnut Creek | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Ygnacio Valley Elementary Concord | 0.8 mi | 3.5 |
| SPECTRUM CENTER-VALLEY CAMPUS Concord | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Spectrum Center, Inc.-Valley Campus Concord | 0.8 mi | — |
| Sonder Creek Academy Walnut Creek | 0.7 mi | — |
| Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Walnut Creek | 0.8 mi | 4.2 |
| SPRINGFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Walnut Creek | 0.8 mi | — |
| KLA SCHOOLS OF WALNUT CREEK Walnut Creek | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Woodside Elementary Concord | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill | 1.0 mi | 3.1 |
| NORTHCREEK ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL Walnut Creek | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94518 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,406
Median Home Value
$826,500
Median Rent
$2,290/mo
Population
27,743
College Educated
44.3%
Homeownership
69.2%
Avg Commute
32.6 min
Poverty Rate
10%
Median Age
40.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oak Grove Middle
What grades does Oak Grove Middle serve?
Oak Grove Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Grove Middle rank in CA?
Oak Grove Middle ranks #6,782 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Oak Grove Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Grove Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Oak Grove Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove Middle has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oak Grove Middle a charter school?
No, Oak Grove Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Grove Middle a Title I school?
No, Oak Grove Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Grove Middle?
88.3% of students at Oak Grove 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (925) 682-1843
Resources & Links
District
Mt. Diablo Unified- District Enrollment
- 29,356
- Schools in District
- 52
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,421
- District Rank
- #23 of 47
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