Orinda Intermediate

822 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.

822

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orinda Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	72
Black	8
Asian	172
Two or More	129
American Indian	1

White
440 (53.5%)
Asian
172 (20.9%)
Two or More
129 (15.7%)
Hispanic
72 (8.8%)
Black
8 (1.0%)
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:	Orinda Union
Phone:	(925)258-3090
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
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 6 260

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 288