San Jose Charter Academy vs. Orangewood Elementary School
Should you attend San Jose Charter Academy or Orangewood Elementary School? 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
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
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,258 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 equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 560 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 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
1,258 students
560 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1265 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#4598 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
161
95
Grade 1 Students
138
94
Grade 2 Students
138
82
Grade 3 Students
137
101
Grade 4 Students
138
95
Grade 5 Students
136
93
Grade 6 Students
137
-
Grade 7 Students
136
-
Grade 8 Students
137
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
15%
% Hispanic
72%
78%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
