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Oakdale Joint Unified

California · Public School District
9
Schools
5,220
Students
$14,386
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
41.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
91.7%
Graduation Rate
+5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Oakdale Joint Unified is a public school district in California serving 5,220 students across 9 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 91.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,386 is near the national average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cloverland ElementaryKG–06513
Fair Oaks ElementaryKG–06821
Magnolia ElementaryKG–06615
Sierra View ElementaryKG–06652
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Oakdale Junior High07–08756
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Stanislaus High09–1281
Oakdale CharterCharter07–1253
Oakdale High09–121,644
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Valley Oak Online Learning AcademyKG–1285
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,386Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
35%
State
53.7%
Local (property tax)
35.1%
Federal
11.1%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (35%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,220
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.7%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.7% graduation rate — 5.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oakdale Joint Unified?
Oakdale Joint Unified has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,220 students.
What is the graduation rate for Oakdale Joint Unified?
The graduation rate is 91.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Oakdale Joint Unified spend per student?
Oakdale Joint Unified spends $14,386 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Oakdale Joint Unified?
41% of students in Oakdale Joint Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Oakdale Joint Unified?
Yes — 1 of the 9 schools in Oakdale Joint Unified is a charter school.
What grade levels does Oakdale Joint Unified serve?
Oakdale Joint Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Oakdale Joint Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Oakdale Joint Unified is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.