Orcutt School for Independent Study
Santa Maria, CA · Orcutt Union Elementary · Grades K-8
4,867th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
Orcutt School for Independent Study ranking
SchoolRow ranks Orcutt School for Independent Study 4,867th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2022 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
Orcutt School for Independent Study test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 48 students tested
Orcutt School for Independent Study students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 44 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2021
| Group | Trend | 2021 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.8% | 59.1% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| White | 19.3% | 29.5% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.3% | 6.8% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Orcutt School for Independent Study
Typical home value $720K in zip 93455 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Orcutt School for Independent Study
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Ralph Dunlap ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 0.1 mi away3,607th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 33% - 7Pine Grove ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 0.9 mi away1,828th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 53% - 5Patterson Road ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 1 mi away2,879th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 37% - 4Alice Shaw ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away3,400th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 31% - 8Joe Nightingale ElementaryOrcutt Union Elementary · 2.3 mi away1,518th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 3Bill Libbon ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4.1 mi away4,367th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 22% - 3Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4.3 mi away4,252nd of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 26% - 1Battles (Washington) ElementarySanta Maria-Bonita · 4.4 mi away5,380th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Orcutt School for Independent Study in?
Orcutt School for Independent Study is part of the Orcutt Union Elementary district in Santa Maria, California.
Is Orcutt School for Independent Study a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Orcutt School for Independent Study 4,867th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Orcutt School for Independent Study?
Hispanic 59%, White 30%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 2% (44 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Orcutt School for Independent Study 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.