Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orcutt School For Independent Study 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orcutt School For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Orcutt School For Independent Study's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orcutt School For Independent Study ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orcutt School For Independent Study is 0.49, 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
#6046 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orcutt School For Independent Study's ranking?
Orcutt School For Independent Study is ranked #6046 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orcutt School For Independent Study?
109 students attend Orcutt School For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Orcutt School For Independent Study students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% 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 School For Independent Study?
Orcutt School For Independent Study has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orcutt School For Independent Study offer ?
Orcutt School For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Orcutt School For Independent Study part of?
Orcutt School For Independent Study is part of Orcutt Union Elementary School District.
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