Very Good
#2238 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% 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
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
82
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,238 of 9,539
In Santa Maria
#5 of 30
public schools
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
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 - Santa Barbara
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is a public school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara District. Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara serves approximately 82 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,238 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 82 students, Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara 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.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
32% of students at Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
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: 39%).
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 10 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: 8.4/10.
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
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 - Santa Barbara may also want to explore other schools in the area. Peabody Charter (rated 8.7/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Santa Barbara), which scores notably higher. Another option is Harding University Partnership (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Santa Barbara), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Adams Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Santa Barbara), which scores slightly 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 | 6.8 |
| Monroe Elementary Santa Barbara | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Harding University Partnership Santa Barbara | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Santa Barbara Community Academy Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| La Cumbre Junior High Santa Barbara | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| 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 | 8.3 |
| 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 | 5.8 |
| Alta Vista Alternative High Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Alta Vista Santa Barbara | 2.1 mi | — |
| Roosevelt Elementary Santa Barbara | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| PROVIDENCE SCHOOL Santa Barbara | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Peabody Charter Santa Barbara | 2.8 mi | 8.7 |
| 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
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| BETHEL BAPTIST SCHOOL Santa Ana, CA | 7.6 |
| PACIFIC ACADEMY Encinitas, CA | 7.6 |
| PVUSD Virtual Academy Watsonville, CA | 7.6 |
| SAM & ROSE STEIN EDUCATION CENTER San Diego, CA | 7.6 |
| SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN ACADEMY San Diego, CA | 7.6 |
| NISHIYAMATO ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA Lomita, CA | 7.5 |
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 ranks #2,238 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara's MySchoolScout rating?
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 - Santa Barbara?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
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.
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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
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (805) 623-1111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
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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