Orchard Elementary School

1040 Q St.
Rio Linda, CA 95673

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Tel: (916) 566-1930

orchard.twinriversusd.org

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Orchard Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Orchard Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Orchard Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

414 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Orchard Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Orchard Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Orchard Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Orchard Elementary School is 0.65, 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#6791 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Orchard Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

27%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

34%

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

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

38%

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

White

45%

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

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

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

69%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Orchard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Twin Rivers Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Orchard Elementary School often compared to?

Orchard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dry Creek Elementary School, Westside Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Orchard Elementary School?

414 students attend Orchard Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Orchard Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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

Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Orchard Elementary School offer ?

Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Orchard Elementary School part of?

Orchard Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 414 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education