Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orcutt School For Independent Study ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orcutt School For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Orcutt School For Independent Study's student population of 44 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Orcutt School For Independent Study ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orcutt School For Independent Study is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4840 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orcutt School For Independent Study's ranking?
Orcutt School For Independent Study is ranked #4840 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orcutt School For Independent Study?
44 students attend Orcutt School For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Orcutt School For Independent Study students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orcutt School For Independent Study?
Orcutt School For Independent Study has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orcutt School For Independent Study offer ?
Orcutt School For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Orcutt School For Independent Study part of?
Orcutt School For Independent Study is part of Orcutt Union Elementary School District.
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