Orcutt Junior High vs Pine Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Pine Grove Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
569 students
| Measure | Orcutt Junior High Santa Maria, California | Pine Grove Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 1,334 | #2003 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8149 of 15,369 | #26388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 464 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 27.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Santa Maria | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.7 vs 48.2).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Pine Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 58.7%).
- •Orcutt Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 27.1).
- •Pine Grove Elementary is the larger school with 569 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 Pine Grove 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 Junior High and Pine Grove Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Maria and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orcutt Junior High: 464. Pine Grove Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orcutt Junior High and Pine Grove Elementary rank in California?
Orcutt Junior High is 455th of 1,334 and Pine Grove Elementary is 2003rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).