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Oak Valley Middle School vs. Black Mountain Middle School

Should you attend Oak Valley Middle School or Black Mountain 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.
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School Overview

School
Oak Valley Middle School
16055 Winecreek Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Black Mountain Middle School
9353 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Oak Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Black Mountain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,485 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 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,132 students in grades 6-8, Black Mountain Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,485 students
1,132 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oak Valley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black Mountain Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Valley Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black Mountain Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oak Valley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black Mountain Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oak Valley Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poway Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black Mountain Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poway Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#462 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#1061 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oak Valley Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black Mountain Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in CA)
61%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Mountain Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Mountain Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Oak Valley Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Black Mountain Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
470
367
Grade 7 Students
515
375
Grade 8 Students
500
390

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oak Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Black Mountain Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
47%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oak Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black Mountain Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oak Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black Mountain Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oak Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black Mountain Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oak Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black Mountain Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Oak Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Black Mountain Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oak Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black Mountain Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oak Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black Mountain Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oak Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black Mountain Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oak Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black Mountain Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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