Orinda Union School District
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Orinda Union School District is a school district
in Orinda, California
that serves students in kindergarten
through 8th grade. It consists of four elementary school
s and one middle school
. It is the highest ranked K-8 school district in California, ranked by API
score. On completion of middle school, students generally enroll in nearby Acalanes Union High School District
.
, Pat Rudebusch is President of the School Board. Glenn Alper is the Vice-President. The Superintendent
is Joe Jaconette.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
in Orinda, California
Orinda, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Orinda had a population of 17,643. The population density was 1,389.5 people per square mile . The racial makeup of Orinda was 14,533 White, 149 African American, 22 Native American, 2,016 Asian, 24 Pacific Islander, 122 from other races, and...
that serves students in kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
through 8th grade. It consists of four elementary school
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
s and one middle school
Middle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
. It is the highest ranked K-8 school district in California, ranked by API
Academic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index is a measurement of academic performance and progress of individual schools in California, United States. It is one of the main components of the Public Schools Accountability Act passed by the California legislature in 1999...
score. On completion of middle school, students generally enroll in nearby Acalanes Union High School District
Acalanes Union High School District
Acalanes Union High School District is a public high school district in southwest/central Contra Costa County in California. It currently has four schools: Acalanes High School in Lafayette, Campolindo High School in Moraga, Las Lomas High School in...
.
, Pat Rudebusch is President of the School Board. Glenn Alper is the Vice-President. The Superintendent
Superintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
is Joe Jaconette.
Schools
- Del Rey Elementary (Principal: Kirsten Theurer)
- Glorietta Elementary School (Principal: Ron Langer)
- Sleepy Hollow Elementary (Principal: Ken Gallegos)
- Wagner Ranch Elementary (Principal: Janis Arnerich)
- Orinda Intermediate (Principal: Michael Randall)