Orchard Elementary School
Tel:
(251)221-1571
- Orchard Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Orchard Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 464 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orchard Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orchard Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #888 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 87% | 33% |
| White | 11% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Orchard Elementary School is Baker High School (5.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cl Scarborough Middle School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John Will Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile John Will Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 567 students
1.4 miles
5750 Summit Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251)221-1750 1.4 PK-5 567 - Mobile Forest Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 529 students
2.8 miles
4501 Moffett Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251)221-1270 2.8 K-5 529 - Mobile Cl Scarborough Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 560 students
2.9 miles
1800 Phillips Ln
Mobile, AL 36618
(251)221-2323 2.9 6-8 560 - Mobile Goodwill Easter Seal Center Spec Child Special Education School
Grades: PK | 14 students
3.2 miles
10 Westminster Way
Mobile, AL 36608
(251)342-3122 3.2 PK 14 - Eight Mile Indian Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 405 students
3.2 miles
4550 Highpoint Blvd
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251)221-1436 3.2 PK-5 405
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