Orion Alternative School

Orion Alternative School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
555 Avenue del Ora,  Redwood City, CA
Roosevelt Neighborhood
Redwood City Elementary School District
4.9
419 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Julie Guaspari
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.3%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
2
Equity
4
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
29.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
22%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
37%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.5%
White
20%
Two or more races
19.8%
Black
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 36 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/7/2025
I love Orion, we have a very engaged community and a diverse environment, and there are 3 afterschool programs onsite, just need to signup as soon as you are notified. Based on the district data I have so far, scores are higher than what shows on this website, and the North Star applicants' qualific...
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5.0 parent
2/9/2025
We love Orión! We have a kindergartener and TK student and have found it to be a wonderful, diverse community with loving teachers and a gorgeous campus. We love all of the special events throughout the year and the multicultural project where each class focuses on a different country for a few mont...
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5.0 parent
2/5/2025
This school is a magic place for the kids and families. The community that is formed at this school is unlike other schools. With two unique programs, it is diverse and gives families an opportunity to be involved in the school life of their children. Our son has grown significantly in our three yea...
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5.0 parent
2/3/2025
My daughter attends this school for TK and our experience so far has been excellent. The Co-op program gives parents such a nice opportunity to actually get in the classroom (and lunch area and playground) to volunteer and see what your child is learning and how they're getting along with other kids...
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