San Jose Charter Academy vs. Orangewood Elementary School
Should I attend San Jose Charter Academy or Orangewood Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,249 students in grades Kindergarten-8, San Jose Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orangewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
1,249 students
599 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
43%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
162
104
Grade 1 Students
138
89
Grade 2 Students
137
106
Grade 3 Students
138
87
Grade 4 Students
136
101
Grade 5 Students
137
112
Grade 6 Students
134
-
Grade 7 Students
135
-
Grade 8 Students
132
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
11%
% Hispanic
73%
82%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
