Orcutt Academy Charter vs Patterson Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orcutt Academy Charter
Orcutt · Charter other · Grades K–12
812 students
Patterson Road Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
662 students
| Measure | Orcutt Academy Charter Orcutt, California | Patterson Road Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2310 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #29904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 812 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| city | Orcutt | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orcutt Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Orcutt Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Orcutt Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 60.9%).
- •Orcutt Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 27.6).
- •Orcutt Academy Charter is the larger school with 812 students compared with 662.
- •Orcutt Academy Charter is a charter school while Patterson Road Elementary 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 Orcutt Academy Charter better than Patterson Road Elementary?
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 Orcutt Academy Charter and Patterson Road Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Orcutt and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orcutt Academy Charter: 812. Patterson Road Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orcutt Academy Charter and Patterson Road Elementary rank in California?
Orcutt Academy Charter is unranked and Patterson Road Elementary is 2310th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).