Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orchard Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Orchard Heights Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Heights Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Heights Elementary School is ranked #478 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Orchard Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manchester Elementary School, Mullenix Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Heights Elementary School?
540 students attend Orchard Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Orchard Heights Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Heights Elementary School?
Orchard Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orchard Heights Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Orchard Heights Elementary School part of?
Orchard Heights Elementary School is part of South Kitsap School District.
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