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555 Avenue Del Ora, Redwood City, CA 94063-1360
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
66.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
65.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 65.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 836/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 783/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 512 |
| Low-Income Students | 142 (27.7%) |
| English Learners | 86 (16.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 13.7 points over the full period. Math rose 3.6 points from last year and rose 13.9 points over the full period.
•Math +13.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 59.5% to 74.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 59.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 77.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 88%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 51.3% to 81.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 56.8-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 75.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Orion Alternative compare within the district?
Orion Alternative is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Redwood City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Orion Alternative rank in California?
Orion Alternative ranks No. 836 of 4,657 in reading and No. 783 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Orion Alternative compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.4% meet the reading standard and 29.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Orion Alternative compare with other schools in Redwood City?
Orion Alternative is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Redwood City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Redwood CityHow does Orion Alternative compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Orion Alternative is No. 26 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 70 K–5 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Orion AlternativeThis school | 65.2% | 66.9% |
| Henry Ford Elementary | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Rocketship Redwood City | 39.0% | 32.3% |
