Orchard Hill Elementary School

1011 Laloma Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Orchard Hill Elementary School's student population of 297 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Hill Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#759 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
31%
30-34%
44%
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
28%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
61%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Hill Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Orchard Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix 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 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School?
297 students attend Orchard Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Orchard Hill Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Hill Elementary School?
Orchard Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard Hill Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Hill Elementary School part of?
Orchard Hill Elementary School is part of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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