Is Orange Grove Elementary a good school?

Orange Grove Elementary ranks 3003 rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orange Grove Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Orange Grove Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Orange Grove Elementary?

Students at Orange Grove Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Orange Grove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Orange Grove Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Katherine Edwards Mid School STEAM & Dual Immersion Academy High : Whittier High

Orange Grove Elementary

Summary:

Orange Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Whittier, California, serving 338 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Whittier City Elementary District, which is ranked 655 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

While Orange Grove Elementary has shown some strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and Special Education students, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by state assessments, has been declining relative to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy was 44.1% at Orange Grove, compared to 46.61% for the district and 47.04% for California. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science has also been lower than the district and state. Additionally, Orange Grove has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.2% in 2018-2019 to 47.8% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Mill School and Technology Academy (29.2%) and Longfellow Elementary (38.6%).

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Orange Grove Elementary, with 73.37% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Mill School and Technology Academy (60.97%) and Daniel Phelan Language Academy (49.81%). This suggests that Orange Grove may face more significant challenges in terms of student and family resources, which could contribute to the academic performance gaps observed. The school and Whittier City Elementary District should prioritize addressing these issues through targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaborative efforts to improve the educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

10626 East Orange Grove Ave.
Whittier, CA 90601-2145

(562) 789-3200

District: Whittier City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3003^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,953

Students who attend Orange Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Katherine Edwards Mid School STEAM & Dual Immersion Academy
High:	Whittier High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.1%

Two or more races:

2.9%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orange Grove Elementary ranks worse than 51.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.1%), two or more races (2.9%), White (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orange Grove Elementary is 22.3, which is the 5^th best among 9 elementary schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Orange Grove Elementary employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orange Grove Elementary is $4,953. 6 elementary schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orange Grove Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Grove Elementary 3003^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Orange Grove Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Whittier City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whittier City Elementary 655^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orange Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	28.35	3344^th	4809	30.5%
2005	27.77	3425^th	4822	29.0%
2006	36.87	2887^th	4818	40.1%
2007	30.28	3555^th	5113	30.5%
2008	26.64	3854^th	5113	24.6%
2009	37.05	3239^th	5193	37.6%
2010	36.02	3427^th	5314	35.5%
2011	35.80	3559^th	5377	33.8%
2012	46.92	2814^th	5390	47.8%
2013	52.27	2550^th	5530	53.9%
2015	26.02	4033^rd	5611	28.1%
2016	35.85	3345^th	5614	40.4%
2017	39.07	3164^th	5692	44.4%
2018	36.94	3342^nd	5662	41.0%
2019	31.76	3798^th	5789	34.4%
2022	36.31	3352^nd	5883	43.0%
2023	50.82	2489^th	5874	57.6%
2024	42.83	3003^rd	5862	48.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.01	2275^th	3275	30.5%
2022	37.08	2034^th	3311	38.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.90	679^th	2420	71.9%
2024	63.77	627^th	2634	76.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	53.95	2109^th	5084	58.5%
2019	43.42	2868^th	5173	44.6%
2022	44.84	2611^th	5264	50.4%
2023	62.50	1597^th	5374	70.3%
2024	48.67	2474^th	5511	55.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.88	2840^th	5413	47.5%
2019	31.52	3712^th	5492	32.4%
2022	37.44	3162^nd	5635	43.9%
2023	60.61	1914^th	5617	65.9%
2024	44.93	2730^th	5605	51.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	21.98	1868^th	2128	12.2%
2019	24.40	2102^nd	2585	18.7%
2022	35.93	1240^th	2227	44.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.52	3508^th	5431	35.4%
2019	32.58	3576^th	5510	35.1%
2022	35.48	3315^th	5663	41.5%
2023	40.52	3033^rd	5650	46.3%
2024	41.12	2993^rd	5636	46.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orange Grove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.38	2199^th	4830	54.5%
2019	42.73	2773^rd	4963	44.1%
2022	51.09	2129^th	5084	58.1%
2023	71.53	1098^th	5098	78.5%
2024	59.54	1703^rd	5102	66.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Orange Grove Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	141	1	8	119	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1989	100	3	6	325	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1990	90	2	3	367	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1991	119	8	4	349	0	n/a	n/a	0	480
1992	108	1	6	313	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1993	113	1	5	303	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1994	108	0	5	345	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1995	81	3	3	377	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
1996	81	3	3	377	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
1997	60	15	5	436	1	n/a	n/a	0	517
1998	101	10	9	421	1	n/a	n/a	0	542
1999	68	4	12	415	1	n/a	n/a	7	507
2000	60	3	12	451	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
2001	56	7	11	420	0	n/a	n/a	5	499
2002	40	5	8	386	0	n/a	n/a	8	447
2003	40	5	8	386	0	n/a	n/a	8	447
2004	35	3	11	378	0	n/a	n/a	7	434
2005	26	2	9	416	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2006	37	2	5	369	0	n/a	n/a	5	418
2007	28	1	5	387	0	n/a	n/a	4	425
2008	26	n/a	7	378	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	411
2009	27	2	2	367	0	2	8	0	408
2010	29	2	2	400	0	1	5	0	439
2011	31	2	2	368	0	1	7	0	411
2012	19	2	3	412	1	1	12	0	450
2013	18	3	1	385	0	1	11	0	419
2014	17	1	0	372	0	1	10	0	401
2015	18	3	0	374	0	1	5	0	401
2016	19	2	4	353	1	3	9	0	391
2017	17	3	2	372	0	4	10	0	408
2018	15	1	2	367	1	7	12	0	405
2019	13	1	3	363	0	4	12	0	396
2020	22	3	7	332	0	4	12	0	380
2021	16	5	6	330	0	1	10	0	368
2022	16	2	5	304	1	0	10	0	338
2023	9	2	3	309	1	0	14	0	338
2024	7	4	4	316	2	0	10	0	343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orange Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	269	11.2	24.0	n/a
1989	434	15.6	27.8	n/a
1990	462	18.0	25.6	n/a
1991	480	18.0	26.6	n/a
1992	428	18.3	23.3	51.6
1993	422	15.0	28.1	50.2
1994	458	17.0	26.9	45.9
1995	464	16.4	28.3	59.1
1996	464	16.4	28.3	59.1
1997	517	18.0	28.7	66.2
1998	542	20.1	27.0	66.4
1999	507	22.0	23.0	67.2
2000	526	24.0	21.9	65.6
2001	499	25.5	19.6	61.9
2002	447	22.7	19.7	69.7
2003	447	22.7	19.7	69.7
2004	434	22.5	19.3	9.6
2005	453	23.5	19.3	60.5
2006	418	22.0	19.0	63
2007	425	22.0	19.3	65.6
2008	411	23.0	17.9	69.3
2009	408	18.5	20.9	69.6
2010	439	19.0	23.1	69
2011	411	n/a	n/a	64.7
2012	450	17.9	25.1	n/a
2013	419	17.0	24.6	73.5
2014	401	15.0	26.7	67.6
2015	401	15.0	26.7	80.8
2016	391	14.0	27.9	81.3
2017	408	16.0	25.5	78.2
2018	405	16.0	25.3	72.6
2019	396	16.0	24.7	76.8
2020	380	n/a	n/a	75
2021	368	15.8	23.1	76.4
2022	338	n/a	n/a	78.4
2023	338	15.1	22.2	73.4
2024	343	15.3	22.3	77.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orange Grove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	269	11.2	24.0	n/a
1989	434	15.6	27.8	n/a
1990	462	18.0	25.6	n/a
1991	480	18.0	26.6	n/a
1992	428	18.3	23.3	51.6
1993	422	15.0	28.1	50.2
1994	458	17.0	26.9	45.9
1995	464	16.4	28.3	59.1
1996	464	16.4	28.3	59.1
1997	517	18.0	28.7	66.2
1998	542	20.1	27.0	66.4
1999	507	22.0	23.0	67.2
2000	526	24.0	21.9	65.6
2001	499	25.5	19.6	61.9
2002	447	22.7	19.7	69.7
2003	447	22.7	19.7	69.7
2004	434	22.5	19.3	9.6
2005	453	23.5	19.3	60.5
2006	418	22.0	19.0	63
2007	425	22.0	19.3	65.6
2008	411	23.0	17.9	69.3
2009	408	18.5	20.9	69.6
2010	439	19.0	23.1	69
2011	411	n/a	n/a	64.7
2012	450	17.9	25.1	n/a
2013	419	17.0	24.6	73.5
2014	401	15.0	26.7	67.6
2015	401	15.0	26.7	80.8
2016	391	14.0	27.9	81.3
2017	408	16.0	25.5	78.2
2018	405	16.0	25.3	72.6
2019	396	16.0	24.7	76.8
2020	380	n/a	n/a	75
2021	368	15.8	23.1	76.4
2022	338	n/a	n/a	78.4
2023	338	15.1	22.2	73.4
2024	343	15.3	22.3	77.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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