Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria?
The graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria is 70-74%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria?
202 students attend Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria offer ?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria part of?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria is part of Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria School District.
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