Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orangevale Open K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orangevale Open K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orangevale Open K-8's student population of 572 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orangevale Open K-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orangevale Open K-8 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orangevale Open K-8's ranking?
Orangevale Open K-8 is ranked #1646 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orangevale Open K-8 often compared to?
Orangevale Open K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Pershing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orangevale Open K-8?
572 students attend Orangevale Open K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Orangevale Open K-8 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orangevale Open K-8?
Orangevale Open K-8 has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orangevale Open K-8 offer ?
Orangevale Open K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Orangevale Open K-8 part of?
Orangevale Open K-8 is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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