Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Orchard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orchard Elementary serves the northern part of the Rio Linda, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide a positive learning environment with high expectations, in which our school community can learn and grow together.
School Rankings
Orchard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6316 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Elementary School is ranked #6316 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Elementary School?
366 students attend Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Orchard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Elementary School?
Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Orchard Elementary School part of?
Orchard Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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