Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Old Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Orchard Elementary serves the northeast part of Valencia, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Typically, it takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from various locations within the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.7 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Orchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Old Orchard Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Old Orchard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Orchard Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1579 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Old Orchard Elementary School is ranked #1579 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Old Orchard Elementary School often compared to?
Old Orchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevenson Ranch Elementary School, Pico Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Old Orchard Elementary School?
520 students attend Old Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Old Orchard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Orchard Elementary School?
Old Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Old Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Old Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Old Orchard Elementary School part of?
Old Orchard Elementary School is part of Newhall School District.
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