Orinda Intermediate School

Great teachers, wonderful programs, and a very easy transition from elementary school to middle school.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers do not talk to parents (unless a significant problem has developed). online tools used to tell parents about student work sporatically. teachers are not being evaulated by principal (multiple parents complaining tests are coming before teaching/hwk, no action taken). Math Specialist cut, only 2 counsellors. Reason students do well is that community has highly educated parents and money to tutor their kids.
--Submitted by a parent

my kids love this school. their principle is nice to everyone and the programs r just great. my daughter said that it was ten times better than her elamenarary skool.(Wagner Ranch)
--Submitted by a parent

My son (6th grader) enjoys this school. Fantastic proncipal and staff!
--Submitted by a parent

Outstanding level of organization, top down, at OIS. Staff and faculty are on top of students' progress and sensitive to how hard it is for some kids to make the transition to more self-guided learning. The level of feedback about our daughter's performance and concerns has been outstanding. Not all of our daughter's teachers are of exceptional ability. That's the only downside.
--Submitted by a parent

this is a good school, but the teachers try too hard to be nice. I mean, come on people!
--Submitted by a student

I love this school! I'm currently going to OIS, it's been an amazing year for me! The teachers were kind and the best. Like one subject I hate the most was science, but my science teacher mad me love it now. The staff and principle are awesome and they help you a lot. Everybody is very friendly, and there is a lot of parents involved here which helps a lot! This is the best middle school I've been to!
--Submitted by a student

OIS is an excellent school that does an outstanding job meeting the educational, social, cultural and extracurricular needs of its students. The teachers range from very good to extraordinary. The support staff are committed to the kids.The leaderrship and dedication of the principal is not to be believed.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school, with the best API scores in the state. We have wonderful teachers, electives, after school programs, classrooms, and more. Everyone here works very hard to ensure that the school stays a nice, friendly place. We even won an award for being a 'School of Good Character'.
--Submitted by a student

I love this school my daughter did an amazing job. All the teachers are wonderful specially the principal he goes the extra mile for a student! Tons of homework!
--Submitted by a parent