Orchard Grove Elementary School

5898 Hannover Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 21% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Orchard Grove Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Orchard Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Grove Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#544 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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21%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orchard Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orchard Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
28%
21%
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Black
32%
33%
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White
23%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.76
This chart display the diversity score of Orchard Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orchard Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Grove Elementary School is ranked #544 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Orchard Grove Elementary School?
613 students attend Orchard Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Orchard Grove Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Grove Elementary School?
Orchard Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orchard Grove Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Grove Elementary School part of?
Orchard Grove Elementary School is part of Frederick County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   11/15/2012
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 613 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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