Orangewood Elementary School vs. San Jose Charter Academy
Should you attend Orangewood Elementary School or San Jose Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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San Jose Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orangewood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,256 students in grades Kindergarten-8, San Jose Charter Academy 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 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
564 students
1,256 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4598 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1265 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
113
161
Grade 1 Students
74
138
Grade 2 Students
102
138
Grade 3 Students
87
138
Grade 4 Students
92
136
Grade 5 Students
96
136
Grade 6 Students
-
135
Grade 7 Students
-
138
Grade 8 Students
-
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
24%
% Hispanic
78%
70%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
