Oak Grove Middle School

2050 Minert Road

School District

Mt. Diablo Unified
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 08, 2023

THE BEST SCHOOL! I LOVE IT< THE PEOPLE ARE KIND, NO FIGHTS, DRESS CODE VALID, THE CLASS OF SCIENCE SO CLEAN, MR.JUICO SO SMART, MS.DAWSON WITH HER BOOK RESTART
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2022

I am impressed with the teachers and staff and their efforts to get certified as an International Baccalaureate School. The parent involvement and activities are amazing! They have an incredible, edible, garden in the center court and produces so much veggies!
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2022

It is a good school for kids
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2020

This school over the past two years has been transformed. The staff has improved, the discipline has improved and behavioral and educational standards have improved. Extracurricular clubs and programs have added to the school culture and experience, and students graduating from here have a broader international perspective as its about to begin its first year as an IB school. If the district can figure out how to tamper down the white flight, I have a feeling in a couple years test scores here would surpass state averages. However tests may continue to be artificially Lowered by year immigrants who are all funneled into this school by the district and given Tests in language they don’t understand, as well as parents who are scared by diversity and transfer their kids to either foothill middle or private school.
Submitted by other on March 23, 2018

It’s much better than its reputation. There are some very organized and dedicated teachers at this school.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2015

Prior to my child being enrolled I had no knowledge of the low test scores (over all lowest in the district) or that the overall behavior of the children that go to the school.I never thought these things would raise concern for me personally as a parent. The school is overly populated with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with extreme disciplinary issues displaying disrespectful and violent behavior not excluding: racial slurs, bullying, and no regard for adult authority. My child witness violent fights and was threaten after helping a friend. There has been frequent visits by the police who have had to physically remove students from the campus due to the students violent behavior towards another student. My child personally has experience some of the the things mentioned above, as well as be violated in the girls restroom. These things mentioned is only covering just a few of the unresolved issues. If you are a parent I strongly urge you to visit this school before sending your child to Oak Grove Middle School. I personally would not recommend this school to any one. There is no regard to my child's safety and a middle of the school transfer is a long frustrating process!
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2015

The administration, teachers and special education staff at Oak Grove Middle School in Concord have all done a wonderful job in supporting, educating and preparing my son for high school. Ditto for the after school CARES program.
Submitted by other on December 29, 2014

Hello, I am a student at Oak Grove and may I just say that it is the best thing that ever happened to my sister and I. To the racial comment about the school being a nightmare to non-Spanish speakers; the students here all treated equally. Ever since we were little, my family and I have moved around a lot. This is the only school we've felt comfortable at. The staff here are at a personal level with the students. I really love it here. P.S shout out to Ms. Murphy Oates, we will always love you :)
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2014

A discriminatory nightmare to non-Spanish speaking kids! Gang induction and non-conforming (to Hispanic aligned groups) isolation. This problem is fueled by political and local social issues and a general unwillingness to enforce the use of English even though it IS a requirement to become a citizen.
Submitted by parent on September 11, 2013

My daughter has attended only a few days, therefore I rate the school three stars until I learn more. I want to express my disappointment at the ignorant remarks made by some people unhappy with the school. Making references to the primary language of most students, or the neighborhoods in which they live is entirely irrelevant to the school's quality. I tend to be more concerned with the mentality and limited cultural awareness of parents that send their students to school in a country pressed to become culturally aware. How can a parent even hope for a school to enrich the life of his or her child when there's no sense to educate oneself at home, and gain greater worldly knowledge about the demographic changes taking place as we speak.
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2012

its really a nice school good educational teaching the bullying comments are really not reliable comments i find that school a miracle to go to
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2012

I LOVE THIS SCHOOL FOR MY CHILD my littlest girl is in 6th grade she comes home with a big smile on her face the oldest is now in 9th she loved that school she cryed and told me she didnt want to leave
Submitted by other on October 13, 2012

this is a really great school i love my friends the teacher everyone there i never want to leave