Orr Creek

Summary:

Orr Creek is an alternative public school located in Ukiah, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school is part of the Mendocino County Office of Education district, which is ranked 1554 out of 1560 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orr Creek faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, very low academic performance compared to state and county averages, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In 2022-2023, only 4.76% of Orr Creek students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, and 0% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 46.66% and 34.62%, respectively. While Orr Creek has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this has not translated into better outcomes for students. In comparison, other alternative schools in the area, such as Lakeport Alternative (Home School) and Ukiah Independent Study Academy, have significantly better academic performance and graduation rates.

The data suggests that Orr Creek requires focused attention and resources to address the unique needs of its student population and improve educational outcomes. Exploring the strategies and approaches used by higher-performing alternative schools in the area could provide valuable insights for Orr Creek to learn from and potentially adopt best practices to better support its students.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1011 Low Gap Rd.
Ukiah, CA 95482

(707) 467-2517

District: Mendocino County Office of Education

Student/teacher ratio: 6.5

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.5%

Hispanic:

31.8%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orr Creek is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: White (51.5%), Hispanic (31.8%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orr Creek is 6.5. (See more...)

Compare Orr Creek employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Orr Creek was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Rank History for Orr Creek

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Rank History for all students at Orr Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.57	2326^th	2348	0.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Orr Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.64	1427^th	1547	7.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orr Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.59	2245^th	2247	0.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Orr Creek

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.15	2186^th	2207	1.0%

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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 Orr Creek

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	6	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	13
2007	13	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	1	22
2008	10	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	11
2009	10	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	13
2010	11	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	14
2011	5	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	7
2012	4	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	7
2013	6	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	10
2014	7	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	11
2015	7	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	10
2016	7	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	10
2017	4	0	0	3	1	1	0	0	9
2018	5	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	8
2019	5	0	0	2	0	1	1	0	9
2020	3	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	7
2021	45	0	0	20	5	0	7	0	77
2022	36	0	0	20	3	0	5	3	67
2023	34	1	0	21	4	0	6	0	66

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 Orr Creek

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	13	2.0	6.5	38.5
2007	22	2.0	11.0	23.8
2008	11	2.0	5.5	27.3
2009	13	2.0	6.5	76.9
2010	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2011	7	n/a	n/a	0
2012	7	1.0	7.0	57.1
2013	10	2.0	5.0	70
2014	11	2.0	5.5	72.7
2015	10	2.0	5.0	90
2016	10	2.0	5.0	90
2017	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2018	8	2.0	4.0	n/a
2019	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2020	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	77	12.0	6.3	72.7
2022	67	12.0	5.5	85.1
2023	66	10.1	6.5	74.2

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 Orr Creek

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	13	2.0	6.5	38.5
2007	22	2.0	11.0	23.8
2008	11	2.0	5.5	27.3
2009	13	2.0	6.5	76.9
2010	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2011	7	n/a	n/a	0
2012	7	1.0	7.0	57.1
2013	10	2.0	5.0	70
2014	11	2.0	5.5	72.7
2015	10	2.0	5.0	90
2016	10	2.0	5.0	90
2017	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2018	8	2.0	4.0	n/a
2019	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2020	7	n/a	n/a	n/a
2021	77	12.0	6.3	72.7
2022	67	12.0	5.5	85.1
2023	66	10.1	6.5	74.2

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orr Creek

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	9	66	633.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	21	950%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	5	34	580%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	74.2%	7.6%

Schools Near Orr Creek

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Orr Creek	Public, Alternative	K-12	1011 Low Gap Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Mendocino County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 467-2517	66	10	6.5	74.2%	34 (51.5%)	1 (1.5%)	21 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)								(n/a)														0.0
Ukiah Independent Study Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1000 Low Gap Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Ukiah Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 472-5096	140	7	19.6	62.1%	59 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (40.7%)	4 (2.9%)	15 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)								(n/a)		12.5	25.0	21.1				44.1	33.9				8.8	10.2	$5,955
West Hills Juvenile Hall Court	Public, Alternative	K-12	585 Low Gap Rd.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Mendocino County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 901-9055	7	1	7.0		2 (28.6%)	1 (14.3%)	4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$26,580
Sequoia Career Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-12	1031 North State St.	Ukiah	95482	Mendocino County	Sequoia Career Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 463-7080	138	8	16.2	86.2%	42 (30.4%)	1 (0.7%)	73 (52.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.7%)								(n/a)	5.3	0.0		4.8	19.1	47.4	5.3	40.0	26.4	19.1	11.1	5.3	18.8	13.8
Lakeport Alternative (Home School)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2548 Howard Ave.	Lakeport	95453	Lake County	Lakeport Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(707) 262-3013	81	5	16.2	77.8%	34 (42.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (35.8%)	1 (1.2%)	11 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.4%)								(n/a)	0.0		5.0	4.1		0.0	0.0	15.0	10.5		7.1	0.0	0.0	4.0
La Vida Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	16201 North Highway 101	Willits	95490	Mendocino County	La Vida Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 459-6344	79	5	15.2	77.2%	41 (51.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.5%)	18 (22.8%)								(n/a)									12.5					0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Orr Creek

How many students attend Orr Creek?

In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended Orr Creek.

What is the racial makeup of Orr Creek?

Students at Orr Creek are 52% White, 32% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 2% African American.

What district is Orr Creek in?

Mendocino County Office of Education

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