Very Good
#2351 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
Orange Center Elementary
Elementary School · Orange Center · Fresno, CA
An elementary school in Fresno, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3530 South Cherry Ave., Fresno, CA 93706
- Math 21% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orange Center Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orange Center 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,023
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fresno ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| W.e.b. Dubois Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Calwa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Kirk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 411 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Orange Center
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 41.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orange Center Elementary is listed in Orange Center; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orange Center Elementary
Orange Center Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Orange Center, serving approximately 248 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,351 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orange Center Elementary
What grades does Orange Center Elementary serve?
Orange Center Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Orange Center Elementary?
Orange Center Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Center Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orange Center Elementary rank in CA?
Orange Center Elementary ranks #2,351 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Orange Center Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Orange Center Elementary 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 Orange Center Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange Center Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orange Center Elementary a charter school?
No, Orange Center Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orange Center Elementary a Title I school?
No, Orange Center Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange Center Elementary?
79.4% of students at Orange Center 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (559) 237-0437
- Area population (ZIP 93706)
- 40,635
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 93706; 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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