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500 Dyer Street, Orcutt, CA 93455-5300
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 41.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 279/1,734 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 512/1,735 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 812 |
| Low-Income Students | 410 (50.5%) |
| English Learners | 17 (2.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 3.4 points over the full period. Math fell 5.7 points from last year and fell 3.4 points over the full period.
•Math -3.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.7% to 71.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 11.6-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 51% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 42%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.2% to 71.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California K–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 249 schools for reading and 251 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Orcutt Academy Charter rank in California?
Orcutt Academy Charter ranks No. 279 of 1,734 in reading and No. 512 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Orcutt Academy Charter compare with other schools in Orcutt?
Orcutt Academy Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–12 schools in Orcutt with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrcuttHow does Orcutt Academy Charter compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Orcutt Academy Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–12 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Orcutt Academy CharterThis school | 41.3% | 62.6% |
| Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria | 5.3% | 40.0% |
