Orcutt Junior High 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 Junior High
Santa Maria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
464 students
Patterson Road Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
662 students
| Measure | Orcutt Junior High Santa Maria, California | Patterson Road Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,334 | #2310 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8149 of 15,369 | #29904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 464 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orcutt Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 43.1).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 60.9%).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 27.6).
- •Patterson Road Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 464.
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 Junior High better than Patterson Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orcutt Junior High ranks higher (47.7 vs 43.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Orcutt Junior High and Patterson Road Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orcutt Junior High: 464. Patterson Road Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orcutt Junior High and Patterson Road Elementary rank in California?
Orcutt Junior High is 455th of 1,334 and Patterson Road Elementary is 2310th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).