Douglas T. Orchard School vs. Hillside School
Should I attend Douglas T. Orchard School or Hillside School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Douglas T. Orchard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Hillside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Douglas T. Orchard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hillside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
481 students
522 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#808 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
57
59
Grade 1 Students
52
65
Grade 2 Students
80
74
Grade 3 Students
57
73
Grade 4 Students
83
77
Grade 5 Students
74
70
Grade 6 Students
78
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
44%
46%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
41%
35%
% Hawaiian
7%
6%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
14%
