Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Olive Grove Charter - Buellton ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton's student population of 34 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5155 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Grove Charter - Buellton's ranking?
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is ranked #5155 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Buellton?
The graduation rate of Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olive Grove Charter - Buellton?
34 students attend Olive Grove Charter - Buellton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Olive Grove Charter - Buellton students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olive Grove Charter - Buellton?
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Olive Grove Charter - Buellton offer ?
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Olive Grove Charter - Buellton part of?
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton is part of Olive Grove Charter - Buellton School District.
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