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#9455 of 9,539 schools in CA
Olivehurst Elementary
Elementary School · Marysville Joint Unified · Olivehurst, CA
A Marysville Joint Unified elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1778 McGowan Pkwy., Olivehurst, CA 95961
- Math 14% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olivehurst Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olivehurst Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,028/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,404
Median home value
$400,900
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95961; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Ella ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Arboga ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Edgewater ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 3.0 mi | 547 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marysville Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #22 of 22
- District spending per student
- $15,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olivehurst Elementary is listed in Marysville Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olivehurst Elementary
Olivehurst Elementary is a public elementary school in Olivehurst, CA, part of Marysville Joint Unified, serving approximately 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,455 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olivehurst Elementary
What grades does Olivehurst Elementary serve?
Olivehurst Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Olivehurst Elementary?
Olivehurst Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivehurst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olivehurst Elementary is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olivehurst Elementary rank in CA?
Olivehurst Elementary ranks #9,455 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Olivehurst Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Olivehurst Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Olivehurst Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olivehurst Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Olivehurst Elementary a charter school?
No, Olivehurst Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olivehurst Elementary a Title I school?
No, Olivehurst Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olivehurst Elementary?
70.1% of students at Olivehurst Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Yuba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (530) 741-6191
- Area population (ZIP 95961)
- 33,439
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95961; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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