Orcutt Union Elementary School District
School District · Orcutt, California
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,143
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,143
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Evaluating Orcutt Union Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Orcutt Union Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Pine Grove Elementary
Orcutt · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Orcutt School for Independent Study
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Joe Nightingale Elementary
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How this district compares
California rank
#435 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,143
$3,504 vs California median
District size
4,764 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Orcutt Union Elementary ranks #435 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Orcutt Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pine Grove Elementary (7.5/10), Orcutt School for Independent Study (7.3/10), and Joe Nightingale Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Orcutt Union Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Orcutt Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Orcutt Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Grove Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Orcutt School for Independent Study | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Joe Nightingale Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Orcutt Academy Charter | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Patterson Road Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Lakeview Junior High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Orcutt Junior High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Alice Shaw Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Olga L. Reed Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Ralph Dunlap Elementary | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orcutt Union Elementary
Orcutt Union Elementary is a Orcutt, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,764 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.1:1. The district invests $14,143 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Orcutt Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pine Grove Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Orcutt Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Orcutt Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orcutt Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Orcutt Union Elementary
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Orcutt
- Total Enrollment
- 4,764
- Teachers (FTE)
- 198
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orcutt Union Elementary?
Orcutt Union Elementary has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orcutt Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Orcutt Union Elementary is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Orcutt Union Elementary?
Orcutt Union Elementary spends $14,143 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orcutt Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orcutt Union Elementary is 24.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orcutt Union Elementary?
Pine Grove Elementary is the highest-rated school in Orcutt Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Orcutt Union Elementary?
Across schools in Orcutt Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orcutt Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Orcutt Union Elementary has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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