Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, Orchard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orchard Middle School serves the southwest part of Wenatchee, WA, covering an area of approximately 88.5 square miles. Families typically have a driving time of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest point in the zone located about 13.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Middle School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orchard Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1848 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Middle School's ranking?
Orchard Middle School is ranked #1848 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Orchard Middle School often compared to?
Orchard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Middle School, Foothills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Middle School?
395 students attend Orchard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Orchard Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Middle School?
Orchard Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard Middle School offer ?
Orchard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Middle School part of?
Orchard Middle School is part of Wenatchee School District.
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