Orchard School

Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Orchard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Orchard School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
463 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Orchard School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2916 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orchard School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orchard School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
21%
7%
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Black
55%
17%
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White
20%
67%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Orchard School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orchard School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard School's ranking?
Orchard School is ranked #2916 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Orchard School often compared to?
Orchard Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rootstown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Orchard School?
463 students attend Orchard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Orchard School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard School?
Orchard School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard School offer ?
Orchard School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Orchard School part of?
Orchard School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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