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#3633 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
School · Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria District
5075 S. Bradley Rd. Ste. 119, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher
23.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher
23.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,633 of 9,539
In Santa Maria
#8 of 30
public schools
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
School in Santa Maria · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria is a public school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria District. Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria serves approximately 141 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,633 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 141 students, Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria runs 23.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria — Students at Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria Compares
See how Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5075 S. Bradley Rd. Ste. 119, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria may also want to explore other schools in the area. Family Partnership Charter (rated 8.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Orcutt Academy Charter (rated 6.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Orcutt), with a very similar rating. Additionally, VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 5.3/10, 2.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Santa Maria, see our Santa Maria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Family Partnership Charter Santa Maria | 0.2 mi | 8.8 |
| ST LOUIS DE MONTFORT Santa Maria | 0.3 mi | 5.6 |
| St. Louis de Montfort Elementary Santa Maria | 0.3 mi | — |
| Pine Grove Elementary Orcutt | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Ralph Dunlap Elementary Orcutt | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Orcutt School for Independent Study Orcutt | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Patterson Road Elementary Orcutt | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Delta High Santa Maria | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Santa Maria | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Orcutt Junior High Orcutt | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Orcutt Academy Charter Orcutt | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Alice Shaw Elementary Orcutt | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Lakeview Junior High Orcutt | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
| PACIFIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Maria | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Joe Nightingale Elementary Orcutt | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Maria | 2.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Bill Libbon Elementary Santa Maria | 4.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary Santa Maria | 4.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Battles (Washington) Elementary Santa Maria | 4.7 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93455 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,501
Median Home Value
$572,700
Median Rent
$2,267/mo
Population
44,350
College Educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
39.1
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|---|---|
| BRIGHTWORKS San Francisco, CA | 6.9 |
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| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL Long Beach, CA | 6.9 |
| IRL - WESTMORELAND ACADEMY South Pasadena, CA | 6.9 |
| Lakeport Alternative (Home School) Lakeport, CA | 6.9 |
| OLIVE CREST ACADEMY Orange, CA | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
What grades does Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria serve?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria rank in CA?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria ranks #3,633 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria's MySchoolScout rating?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria a charter school?
Yes, Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria a Title I school?
No, Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria?
66.7% of students at Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (805) 623-1111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
Resources & Links
District
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria District- District Enrollment
- 141
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,730
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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