Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Orchard Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Orchard Primary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Primary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Primary School's ranking?
Orchard Primary School is ranked #328 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Orchard Primary School often compared to?
Orchard Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dryden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Orchard Primary School?
538 students attend Orchard Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Orchard Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Primary School?
Orchard Primary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard Primary School offer ?
Orchard Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Primary School part of?
Orchard Primary School is part of Almont Community Schools School District.
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