Orchard Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 944-0388
- Orchard Elementary School serves 874 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Orchard Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Orchard Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Orchard Elementary School's student population of 874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 874 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Orchard Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orchard Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2618 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 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% |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orchard Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Santa Clara County Court (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
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- San Jose Opportunity Youth Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 222 students
0.3 miles
1290 Ridder Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(844) 692-4888 0.3 9-12 222 - San Jose Santa Clara County Community Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 91 students
0.3 miles
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6968 0.3 7-12 91 - San Jose Santa Clara County Court Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 103 students
0.3 miles
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc213
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 573-3070 0.3 K-12 103 - San Jose Santa Clara County Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 1,232 student
0.3 miles
1290 Ridder Park Dr. Mc273
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6542 0.3 K-12 1,232 - San Jose San Jose Conservation Corps Charter Charter School
Grades: 12 | 261 students
1.1 miles
1560 Berger Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 459-6404 1.1 12 261
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