Orcutt Junior High School
Orcutt Junior High School serves 485 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 45%
- Reading Proficiency: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orcutt Junior High School's student population of 485 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orcutt Junior High School is 0.59, 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)45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Orcutt Junior High School?
485 students attend Orcutt Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Orcutt Junior High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orcutt Junior High School?
Orcutt Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orcutt Junior High School offer ?
Orcutt Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Orcutt Junior High School part of?
Orcutt Junior High School is part of Orcutt Union Elementary School District.
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