Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria vs Orcutt Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria
Orcutt · Charter other · Grades K–12
153 students
Orcutt Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
464 students
| Measure | Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria Orcutt, California | Orcutt Junior High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #455 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #8149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 153 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 45% |
| city | Orcutt | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 7.5%).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 62.1%).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.5).
- •Orcutt Junior High is the larger school with 464 students compared with 153.
- •Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria is a charter school while Orcutt Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria better than Orcutt Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria and Orcutt Junior High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Orcutt and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria: 153. Orcutt Junior High: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria and Orcutt Junior High rank in California?
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria is unranked and Orcutt Junior High is 455th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).