Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orangevale Open K-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Orangevale Open K-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fair Oaks, CA, covering an area of approximately 77.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 5.6 miles and the furthest edge located 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orangevale Open K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orangevale Open K-8's student population of 593 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orangevale Open K-8 ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orangevale Open K-8 is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1996 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orangevale Open K-8's ranking?
Orangevale Open K-8 is ranked #1996 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orangevale Open K-8 often compared to?
Orangevale Open K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pershing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orangevale Open K-8?
593 students attend Orangevale Open K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orangevale Open K-8 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orangevale Open K-8?
Orangevale Open K-8 has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orangevale Open K-8 offer ?
Orangevale Open K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Orangevale Open K-8 part of?
Orangevale Open K-8 is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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