May Grisham Elementary School serves 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)66%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend May Grisham Elementary School?
488 students attend May Grisham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of May Grisham Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does May Grisham Elementary School offer ?
May Grisham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is May Grisham Elementary School part of?
May Grisham Elementary School is part of Orcutt Union Elementary School District.
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