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2121 Depot Road, Hayward, CA 94545-2428
Summary
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 41st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 784/1,204 (35th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 639/1,204 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 405 |
| Low-Income Students | 316 (78.0%) |
| English Learners | 79 (19.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 6.4 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 3.8 points over the full period.
•Math +3.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 34.3% to 40.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 784 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 44.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 58% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.7% to 31.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 639 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Anthony W. Ochoa Middle compare within the district?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 7–8 schools in Hayward Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Anthony W. Ochoa Middle rank in California?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle ranks No. 784 of 1,204 in reading and No. 639 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Anthony W. Ochoa Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 5 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.1% meet the reading standard and 26.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Anthony W. Ochoa Middle compare with other schools in Hayward?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 7–8 schools in Hayward with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HaywardHow does Anthony W. Ochoa Middle compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 7–8 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony W. Ochoa MiddleThis school | 28.6% | 37.2% |
| Bret Harte Middle | 28.0% | 36.2% |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | 14.7% | 20.8% |
