Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Orchard Ridge Elementary School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Ridge Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1061 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
28%
9%
White
35%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1061 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Orchard Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huegel Elementary School, Muir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Orchard Ridge Elementary School?
252 students attend Orchard Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Orchard Ridge Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Ridge Elementary School?
Orchard Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Ridge Elementary School part of?
Orchard Ridge Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
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