Cardozo Middle vs Oakdale Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardozo Middle
Riverbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
544 students
Oakdale Junior High
Oakdale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
780 students
| Measure | Cardozo Middle Riverbank, California | Oakdale Junior High Oakdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #898 of 1,334 | #564 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13372 of 15,369 | #9845 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 544 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| city | Riverbank | Oakdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 22.2).
- •Oakdale Junior High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Oakdale Junior High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Oakdale Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 82.5%).
- •Cardozo Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.3).
- •Oakdale Junior High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 544.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardozo Middle better than Oakdale Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale Junior High ranks higher (39.9 vs 22.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cardozo Middle and Oakdale Junior High?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Riverbank and Oakdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardozo Middle: 544. Oakdale Junior High: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardozo Middle and Oakdale Junior High rank in California?
Cardozo Middle is 898th of 1,334 and Oakdale Junior High is 564th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).