Serving 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Orchard Gardens ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orchard Gardens's student population of 733 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Gardens ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Gardens is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1628 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
41%
23%
Black
52%
10%
White
2%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Gardens's ranking?
Orchard Gardens is ranked #1628 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Orchard Gardens often compared to?
Orchard Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like Higginson/lewis K-8, Nathan Hale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Gardens?
733 students attend Orchard Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Orchard Gardens students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Gardens?
Orchard Gardens has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orchard Gardens offer ?
Orchard Gardens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Gardens part of?
Orchard Gardens is part of Boston School District.
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