Enrollment
873
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oakley, CA
Delta Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Delta Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062808008689
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Vista Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Oakley · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta Vista Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Vista Middle ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Oakley, CA.
School address
District: Oakley Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062808008689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delta Vista Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delta Vista Middle
Delta Vista Middle is a large middle school in Oakley, California, enrolling 873 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 873 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,028 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #728, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 582 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oakley Union Elementary spends $13,078 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Oakley's middle schools, it stands alongside O'hara Park Middle (856 students): Delta Vista Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 23.8:1).
Oakley Union Elementary also operates O'hara Park Middle (856 students) and Gehringer Elementary (663 students) alongside Delta Vista Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delta Vista Middle compares
Delta Vista Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
White 24.3%
African American 14.2%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Delta Vista Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakley Union Elementary, which includes Delta Vista Middle.
$13,078
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 56.0%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Delta Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'hara Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gehringer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summer Lake Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iron House Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vintage Parkway Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Oakley
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~873 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delta Vista Middle
How many students attend Delta Vista Middle?
Delta Vista Middle has 873 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oakley, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Vista Middle is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delta Vista Middle?
37.4% of students at Delta Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Delta Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Oakley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Vista Middle?
Delta Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delta Vista Middle rank among public schools in Oakley?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Vista Middle ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Oakley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oakley on the city page.
Is Delta Vista Middle a good school?
Delta Vista Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oakley Union Elementary?
Besides Delta Vista Middle, Oakley Union Elementary also operates O'hara Park Middle (856 students), Gehringer Elementary (663 students), and Summer Lake Elementary (595 students). See the Oakley Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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