Very Good
#2965 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Orcutt School for Independent Study
Elementary School · Orcutt Union Elementary · Orcutt, CA
An Orcutt Union Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Dyer St., Orcutt, CA 93455
- Math 25% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orcutt School for Independent Study score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2022, reaching 35% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orcutt School for Independent Study 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average281/100K
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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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Dunlap ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Family Partnership CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| St Louis De MontfortPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| St. Louis De Montfort ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 276 | 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.
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
- #2 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 School for Independent Study is listed in Orcutt Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orcutt School for Independent Study
Orcutt School for Independent Study is a public elementary school in Orcutt, CA, part of Orcutt Union Elementary, serving approximately 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,965 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orcutt School for Independent Study
What grades does Orcutt School for Independent Study serve?
Orcutt School for Independent Study serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Orcutt School for Independent Study?
Orcutt School for Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcutt School for Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Orcutt School for Independent Study is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orcutt School for Independent Study rank in CA?
Orcutt School for Independent Study ranks #2,965 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Orcutt School for Independent Study's MySchoolScout rating?
Orcutt School for Independent Study has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 School for Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orcutt School for Independent Study has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Orcutt School for Independent Study a charter school?
No, Orcutt School for Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orcutt School for Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Orcutt School for Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orcutt School for Independent Study?
56.8% of students at Orcutt School for Independent Study 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
- 44
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 95.5%
- Phone
- (805) 960-5572
- Area population (ZIP 93455)
- 44,350
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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