Orchard Elementary School
Tel:
(408)944-0388
- Orchard Elementary School serves 892 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Orchard Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Orchard Elementary School's student population of 892 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 892 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Orchard Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orchard Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3649 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 45% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orchard Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Orchard Elementary School is Opportunity Youth Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Santa Clara County Community School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Santa Clara County Court (0.3 miles away)
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(844)692-4888 0.3 9-12 192 - San Jose Santa Clara County Community School Alternative School
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(408)453-6968 0.3 7-12 88 - San Jose Santa Clara County Court Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 67 students
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(408)573-3070 0.3 K-12 67 - San Jose Santa Clara County Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 1287 students
0.3 miles
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San Jose, CA 95131
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Grades: 12 | 299 students
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San Jose, CA 95112
(408)459-6404 1.1 12 299
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