Medea Creek Middle

www.opusd.org/mcms

1,090 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Medea Creek Middle School, located in Oak Park, California, serves as the sole middle school for the Oak Park Unified School District. It is widely recognized for its high academic standards and rigorous curriculum, consistently ranking among the top-performing public schools in the state. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, reflecting the district’s overall commitment to excellence in education.

Beyond its academic focus, Medea Creek Middle School is known for its vibrant campus culture and extensive extracurricular offerings. Students have access to a variety of elective programs, including music, arts, technology, and competitive sports, which encourage well-rounded development. The school prides itself on a strong partnership between staff, parents, and the local community, creating a collaborative atmosphere that helps prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

1,090

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Medea Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	581
Hispanic	119
Black	11
Asian	289
Two or More	85
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
581 (53.4%)
Asian
289 (26.5%)
Hispanic
119 (10.9%)
Two or More
85 (7.8%)
Black
11 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Oak Park Unified
Phone:	(818)707-7922
Website:	http://www.opusd.org/mcms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,090
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 6 371

Grade 7 369

Grade 8 350