Orcutt Junior High
Santa Maria, CA · Orcutt Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, midsize
554th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 57%▼ Declining
608 Pinal St., Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8700NCES ID 062871004465Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Orcutt Junior High 554th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2015 to 57th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 439 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 480 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.1% | 48.5% | ▲ 18.4 pts | |
| White | 60.4% | 36.0% | ▼ 24.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 11.2% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.3% | 2.1% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $720K in zip 93455 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Orcutt Junior High
- #560Lakeview Junior HighOrcutt Union Elementary · 2 mi away560th of 1,294
ELA 48% ▲5 · Math 32% ▼6Compare - #1091Arellanes Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 3.3 mi away1,091st of 1,294
ELA 29% ▼14 · Math 14% ▼24Compare - #1216Fesler (Isaac) Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 6.6 mi away1,216th of 1,294
ELA 20% ▼23 · Math 11% ▼27Compare - #1187El Camino Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 6.7 mi away1,187th of 1,294
ELA 23% ▼20 · Math 12% ▼26Compare - #956Kunst (Tommie) Junior HighSanta Maria-Bonita · 8.6 mi away956th of 1,294
ELA 33% ▼10 · Math 19% ▼19Compare - #742Vandenberg MiddleLompoc Unified · 9.4 mi away742nd of 1,294
ELA 41% ▼2 · Math 25% ▼13Compare - –Guadalupe Junior HighGuadalupe Union Elementary · 9.5 mi awayCompare
- #1141Kermit McKenzie IntermediateGuadalupe Union Elementary · 10.2 mi away1,141st of 1,294
ELA 27% ▼16 · Math 12% ▼26Compare
What school district is Orcutt Junior High in?
Orcutt Junior High is part of the Orcutt Union Elementary district in Santa Maria, California.
Is Orcutt Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Orcutt Junior High 554th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Orcutt Junior High?
Hispanic 49%, White 36%, Two or more races 11%, Asian 2% (480 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Orcutt Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93455 is $720K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.