Heather Elementary vs Orion Alternative
Orion Alternative has a higher overall rating of 9.0/10 compared to 7.7/10. In math proficiency, Heather Elementary leads at 77.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Heather Elementary
San Carlos, CA
7.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 3rd
308 students
Orion Alternative
Redwood City, CA
9.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
461 students
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| Metric | Heather Elementary | Orion Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.7 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 9.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.7% | 28% |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 7.7 |
| State Rank | #1,888 of 9,557 | #193 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Heather Elementary | Orion Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 77.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 77.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Heather Elementary | Orion Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 3rd | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 308 | 461 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 23.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.7% | 28.0% |
| District | San Carlos Elementary | Redwood City Elementary |
| City | San Carlos | Redwood City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | San Carlos (94070) | Redwood City (94063) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $235,373 | $115,528 |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 | $1,077,100 |
| Median Rent | $2,802 | $2,802 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 68.4% | 35.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | 11.3% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 22 min |