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Orcutt School For Independent Study

Santa Maria, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–8
orcuttschools.net1220 Oak Knoll Rd., Santa Maria, CA 93455(805) 960-5572
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

48 students tested

27.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 46.0% did.

  • Exceeded4.2%
  • Met22.9%
  • Nearly met18.8%
  • Not met54.2%

Math

47 students tested

17.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 28.0% did.

  • Exceeded4.3%
  • Met13.0%
  • Nearly met19.6%
  • Not met63.0%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

4.7% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year8686
Suspended in or out of school1.2% · 14.7% · 4
Suspensions15
Violence with injury02
Violence without injury02
Weapons01
Drugs10
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall10944
Suspended out of school0.9% · 12.3% · 1
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

34.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted7679
Chronically absent31.6% · 2434.2% · 27

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Midsize

Enrollment

44 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino59.1%
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White29.5%
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Black or African American0.0%
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Asian2.3%
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Two or More Races6.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native2.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062871014591

District
Orcutt Union Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Primarily virtual
Enrollment
44 students
Teachers (FTE)
3.4

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