Pine Grove Elementary School
Santa Maria, CA 93455-5068
Phone: (805) 938-8800
Fax: (805) 938-8849
District: Orcutt Union Elementary School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-6 • 569 students
Santa Maria's Pine Grove Elementary School serves grades K-6 in the Orcutt Union Elementary School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Pine Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Santa Maria, CA. 569 students attend Pine Grove Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: July 11, 2024
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Posted: July 11, 2024
I've had kids at Pine Grove for 5+ years. The teachers have all been communicative and supportive. I've had multiple positive experiences with the principal and the PTA seems engages and well run.
Posted: March 21, 2018
Posted: March 21, 2018
Posted: March 21, 2018
Posted: March 21, 2018
The fact my child is stuck at this school honestly makes me sad. If your child struggles or needs help in any way you will not get it here and you can count on the teachers and staff pointing the finger and trying to make it seem like you are just a poor parent doing a poor job helping your own child. Teachers are supposed to build your child up not bring them down.
Posted: March 21, 2018
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Posted: March 21, 2018
Posted: August 1, 2017
Posted: August 1, 2017
Posted: August 1, 2017
Posted: August 1, 2017
So far kinder was amazing and first was pretty good. I'm not happy that the class sizes are so large and they place your child on a first/second combo class without ever even asking your permission, nor warning you before the first day of school. I feel like my first grader missed out a bit on some first grader experiences being in with mostly second graders. However her teacher was outstanding and she enjoyed her year overall. The principle was not the friendliest so I'm excited to see who the new one will be this year. I'm praying for a wonderful year ahead as I will have a new kinder and a second grader.
Posted: August 1, 2017
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Posted: March 15, 2017
Posted: March 15, 2017
Posted: March 15, 2017
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Posted: March 15, 2017
As a parent, I hated this school for my child. I feel badly my child ever went here. Just about everything was negative about the experience.
Posted: February 23, 2017
see teacher review, Robertson is a bully himself.
Posted: February 23, 2017
Posted: February 23, 2017
Substitute once told my childs class: "you need to be CONFORMISTS"
Posted: February 23, 2017
Current Principal Salucci doesnt do anything to address teacher issues. She cant because teachers union....
Posted: February 23, 2017
Pine Grove is the perfect school if you want your child to be harassed and bullied by teachers. Wait until you meet the secretary Karen, she's a real "gem".
Posted: February 23, 2017
Posted: February 23, 2017
My child attended 6 years at PG. Only two teachers were any good. Watch out for Robertson, he bullies his own students.
Posted: May 15, 2016
I was a student here and couldn't wait to leave here. All but one teacher was awful.
Posted: May 15, 2016
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Posted: May 15, 2016
Posted: January 30, 2016
Luckily I only have one child required to attend this school. This is his final year, and I can't wait for it to end. I will have to see how Jr High goes, or else he will be either home schooled or charter for the remainder of his education. Second grade teacher presented as a clownish street walker, 4th grade male teacher was a bully, 6th grade "Pack" teachers are evil. Thankfully one is retiring 2016. If you are considering buying in the new housing development to get into the Orcutt school district rather than Santa Maria, save you money buy in SM and home school your child. Every day is a battle with this school, its teachers, and administrators. The only reason I still allow my child to attend this school is because my tax dollars will continue to support the pitiful state public school system, so if I'm paying for it, I may as well utilize it.
Posted: January 30, 2016
Posted: January 30, 2016
Posted: January 30, 2016
There is no integrity in this school. Definitely no respect. It sickens me that school employees expect students to respect them when they give no respect in return. My student has told me multiple times how he has been treated poorly by snarling teachers.
Posted: January 19, 2016
I believe if they were supported better and able speak their mind it would improve.
Posted: January 19, 2016
Posted: January 19, 2016
Depends if you're a student they like. If you are in the good graces of the principal.
Posted: January 19, 2016
There seems to be infighting between the teachers and principal. Also the labeling that goes on by the principal at students and parents that don't fit her mold is horrendous. If you have a child with special needs I warn you not to bring them here as you will be ostracized and talked about within ear shot.
Posted: July 10, 2013
I only went to this school for one year of sixth grade and it was one of my best school experiences. This school has great teachers, friendly faculty, and an excellent education program. I wouldn't have gone anywhere else for my school year. This is the place for your child to make memories and have great experiences.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orcutt | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Orcutt | CA | 1.1 mi | |
| 2 | Santa Maria | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Santa Maria | CA | 5.2 mi | |
| 3 | Arbor Ridge Apartments | Apartment Complex | Santa Maria | CA | 5.3 mi | |
| 4 | Vandenberg Family Housing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Vandenberg Air Force Base | CA | 9.4 mi | |
| 5 | Los Alamos | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Los Alamos | CA | 11.2 mi | |
| 6 | Lompoc | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Lompoc | CA | 15.2 mi | |
| 7 | Buellton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Buellton | CA | 21.2 mi | |
| 8 | Santa Ynez | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Santa Ynez | CA | 25.5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solvang | Solvang | CA | 23.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Vandenberg AFB | 12.5 mi. |
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