Orland Joint Unified School District
School District · Orland, California
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,242
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,242
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
How this district compares
California rank
#559 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,982
$2,665 vs California median
District size
2,242 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Orland Joint Unified ranks #559 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Orland Joint Unified's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Orland High (6.9/10), Price Intermediate (6.3/10), and Fairview Elementary (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Orland Joint Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Orland Joint Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orland High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Price Intermediate | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairview Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | North Valley High (continuation) | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orland Joint Unified
Orland Joint Unified is a Orland, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,242 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. District-level spending was $14,982 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Orland Joint Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orland High, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Orland Joint Unified students show an average math proficiency of 21.9% and ELA proficiency of 31.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Orland Joint Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orland Joint Unified with test data.
Schools in Orland Joint Unified
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Orland
- Total Enrollment
- 2,242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- District spending per student
- $14,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orland Joint Unified?
Orland Joint Unified has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orland Joint Unified?
The average composite rating for Orland Joint Unified is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Orland Joint Unified?
Orland Joint Unified's district-level spending was $14,982 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orland Joint Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orland Joint Unified is 21:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orland Joint Unified?
Orland High is the highest-rated school in Orland Joint Unified with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Orland Joint Unified?
Across schools in Orland Joint Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Orland Joint Unified compare to other districts in California?
Orland Joint Unified has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 5 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.7%
How we rate schools
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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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