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Orchard Elementary School

1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
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Tel: (209) 552-3100
www.sylvan.k12.ca.us
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Orchard Elementary School serves 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 1% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard Elementary School ranks 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 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
580 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Orchard Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
41%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
48%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
32%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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 CA.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Orchard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Sylvan Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard Elementary School's ranking?

Orchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Orchard Elementary School?

580 students attend Orchard Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Orchard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Elementary School?

Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Orchard Elementary School offer ?

Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Orchard Elementary School part of?

Orchard Elementary School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5   10/8/2015
Orchard is an amazing school!! The staff and teachers are always so friendly and helpful. Its more then a school its a family. At my sons old school they allowed him to slip through the cracks. Orchard wants to ensure that doesn't happen with him. I feel extremely blessed that we are now Orchard Owls! * Michelle Buffa the speech therapist is amazing as well! -Proud Parent of a Owl
- Posted by Parent - misse

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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