Top Rankings
Orchard View Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,194 students in Orchard View Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Orchard View Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,194 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Orchard View Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has increased from 52% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#703 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
48%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
# American Indian Students
18 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
492 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
22%
18%
# White Students
1,294 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
59%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
213
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
196
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,534 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,453 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,534
$18,267
Spending / Student
$14,453
$17,461
Best Orchard View Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard View Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 North Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Grades: 5-10
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orchard View Early Elementary School
Magnet School
2820 Macarthur Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Grades: PK-1
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,194 students.
What is the rank of Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District is ranked #706 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orchard View Schools School District?
59% of Orchard View Schools School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Orchard View Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,453 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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