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#3673 of 9,533 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
School · Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara District
5075 S. Bradley Rd. Ste. 119, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Enrollment
82
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
82
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Santa Maria
#3 of 30
public schools
California schools
#86 of 475
School environment
9.0 / 10
Exceptional
About Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is a charter school located in the small city of Santa Maria, California. The school serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade with an enrollment of 82 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. There are five full-time equivalent teachers at the school.
The academic performance data shows that while Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is focusing on student development, there is room for improvement in both ELA/Reading and Math proficiency rates. Specifically, 51% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, whereas only 10% are proficient or above in Math. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 5.2 out of 10, placing it at the 47th percentile among California schools based on its state ranking of #5048 out of 9566 total schools.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara provides a unique educational environment within the context of its small city setting, offering opportunities for close-knit community and personalized learning experiences despite the challenges in academic performance metrics.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 82 students, Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.
Score Breakdown
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Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara — Students at Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 6 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: 7.5/10.
How Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara Compares
See how Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 22% (2019) to 9.09% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 42% (2019) to 48.48% (2024).
Location
5075 S. Bradley Rd. Ste. 119, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara may also want to explore other schools in the area. Monroe Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Santa Barbara), which scores notably higher. Another option is Harding University Partnership (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Santa Barbara), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Peabody Charter (rated 8.2/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Santa Barbara), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Maria, see our Santa Maria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Monroe Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | 4.6 |
| ST THERESE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | — |
| THE KNOX SCHOOL OF SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Fusion Academy Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 2.0 mi | — |
| Adams Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| ANACAPA SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Peace in a Pod Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | — |
| La Cuesta Continuation High Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Alta Vista Alternative High Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Alta Vista Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | — |
| Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.6 mi | 8.0 |
| PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Peabody Charter Santa Barbara | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Eureka School of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | 2.8 mi | — |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara has a median household income of $108,501. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $572,700, with a median rent of $2,267/month. The local poverty rate of 7.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| BETHEL BAPTIST SCHOOL Carson, CA | 6.8 |
| SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ACADEMY Northridge, CA | 6.8 |
| VALLEY VIEW ADVENTIST JUNIOR ACADEMY Arroyo Grande, CA | 6.8 |
| Alameda County Community Hayward, CA | 6.7 |
| CALVARY BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY American Canyon, CA | 6.7 |
| CANYON VIEW SCHOOL San Dimas, CA | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
What grades does Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara serve?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is 16.4:1. 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 - Santa Barbara rank in CA?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is ranked #3673 out of 9,533 schools in CA.
What is Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara's MySchoolScout rating?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara has a composite rating of 6.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara has 10.4% math proficiency and 51.4% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara a charter school?
Yes, Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara 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 - Santa Barbara a Title I school?
No, Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara?
62.2% of students at Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara 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
- City Safety
- High (2,611/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Santa Maria). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Phone
- (805) 623-1111
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara District- District Enrollment
- 82
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,188
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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