May Grisham Elementary School (Closed 2012)
May Grisham Elementary School served 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%) for the 2010-11 school year.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 488 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (09-10) | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 69% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 66% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 61% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orcutt Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to May Grisham Elementary School is Orcutt Academy Charter (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Orcutt Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Maria Orcutt Junior High School Math: 49% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 566 students10
0.0 miles
608 Pinal St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700 0 7-8 566 - Santa Maria Orcutt Academy Charter Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 776 students10
0.1 miles
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900 0.1 K-12 776 - Santa Maria Delta High School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 390 students10
0.4 miles
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356 0.4 9-12 390 - Santa Maria Santa Barbara County Rop-north Vocational School Grades: AE
0.5 miles
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-8427 0.5 AE n/a - Santa Maria Patterson Road Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 650 students10
0.7 miles
400 Patterson Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8750 0.7 K-6 650
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