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608 Pinal Street, Santa Maria, CA 93455-5302
Summary
Orcutt Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 69th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 45.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 422/1,204 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 333/1,204 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 464 |
| Low-Income Students | 255 (55.0%) |
| English Learners | 28 (6.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 10.2 points from last year and rose 7.8 points over the full period. Math rose 7.6 points from last year and rose 9.8 points over the full period.
•Math +9.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 49.3% to 57.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 43.2% to 47.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Junior High compare within the district?
Orcutt Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Orcutt Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Orcutt Junior High rank in California?
Orcutt Junior High ranks No. 422 of 1,204 in reading and No. 333 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Orcutt Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.4% meet the reading standard and 34.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Orcutt Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Maria?
Orcutt Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Santa Maria with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa MariaHow does Orcutt Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
Orcutt Junior High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Orcutt Junior HighThis school | 45.2% | 53.3% |
| Lakeview Junior High | 39.4% | 52.0% |
| Arellanes Junior High | 13.8% | 26.5% |
