Average
#4165 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Orcutt Academy Charter
School · Orcutt Union Elementary · Orcutt, CA
A charter school in Orcutt, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
500 Dyer St., Orcutt, CA 93455
- Math 48% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Orcutt Academy Charter score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 44 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Orcutt Academy Charter 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average281/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$108,501
Median home value
$572,700
Median rent
$2,267/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa MariaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Family Partnership CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Trivium CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orcutt Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orcutt Academy Charter is listed in Orcutt Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orcutt Academy Charter
Orcutt Academy Charter is a public school in Orcutt, CA, part of Orcutt Union Elementary, serving approximately 778 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,165 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orcutt Academy Charter
What grades does Orcutt Academy Charter serve?
Orcutt Academy Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Orcutt Academy Charter?
Orcutt Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcutt Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Orcutt Academy Charter is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orcutt Academy Charter rank in CA?
Orcutt Academy Charter ranks #4,165 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Orcutt Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Orcutt Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Orcutt Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orcutt Academy Charter has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orcutt Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Orcutt Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Orcutt Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Orcutt Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orcutt Academy Charter?
34.2% of students at Orcutt Academy Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 778
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (805) 938-8900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93455)
- 44,350
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 93455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.