Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orchard Lake Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Lake Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
7%
12%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Lake Elementary School is ranked #270 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Orchard Lake Elementary School?
368 students attend Orchard Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Orchard Lake Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Lake Elementary School?
Orchard Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orchard Lake Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orchard Lake Elementary School part of?
Orchard Lake Elementary School is part of Lakeville Public School District.
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