Emma Murphy Elementary School vs. Orchard Primary School
Should I attend Emma Murphy Elementary School or Orchard Primary 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
Emma Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Orchard Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emma Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
400 students
538 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#328 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
131
Grade 1 Students
55
114
Grade 2 Students
72
98
Grade 3 Students
67
92
Grade 4 Students
61
103
Grade 5 Students
77
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
90%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%