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#6490 of 9,539 schools in CA
Orangevale Open K-8
Elementary School · San Juan Unified · Fair Oaks, CA
A San Juan Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5630 Illinois Ave., Fair Oaks, CA 95628
- Math 51% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orangevale Open K-8 score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orangevale Open K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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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
$111,582
Median home value
$615,400
Median rent
$1,857/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95628; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almondale AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Country Hill MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Orangevale Seventh-day AdventistPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Orangevale Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 112 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #20 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orangevale Open K-8 is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orangevale Open K-8
Orangevale Open K-8 is a public elementary school in Fair Oaks, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 585 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,490 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orangevale Open K-8
What grades does Orangevale Open K-8 serve?
Orangevale Open K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Orangevale Open K-8?
Orangevale Open K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangevale Open K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangevale Open K-8 is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orangevale Open K-8 rank in CA?
Orangevale Open K-8 ranks #6,490 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Orangevale Open K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Orangevale Open K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Orangevale Open K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orangevale Open K-8 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orangevale Open K-8 a charter school?
No, Orangevale Open K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orangevale Open K-8 a Title I school?
No, Orangevale Open K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orangevale Open K-8?
32.0% of students at Orangevale Open K-8 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
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (916) 979-8067
- Area population (ZIP 95628)
- 43,783
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 95628; 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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