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Orchard Primary School vs. Weston Elementary School

Should you attend Orchard Primary School or Weston Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Orchard Primary School
4664 Kidder Rd
Almont, MI 48003
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9/
10
Top 20%
Weston Elementary School
275 Weston St
Imlay City, MI 48444
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Weston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 37% (majority Black).
Weston Elementary School serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-2
Total Students
470 students
376 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orchard Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orchard Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weston Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orchard Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Almont Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Imlay City Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#318 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orchard Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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60-64%
(Top 10% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Almont Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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60-64%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Almont Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Orchard Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weston Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
131
144
Grade 1 Students
93
115
Grade 2 Students
116
117
Grade 3 Students
130
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orchard Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Almont Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Weston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Imlay City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orchard Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Almont Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Imlay City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orchard Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Almont Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Imlay City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orchard Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Almont Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Imlay City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orchard Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Almont Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Weston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Imlay City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orchard Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Almont Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Weston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Imlay City Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orchard Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Almont Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Imlay City Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orchard Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Almont Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Imlay City Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orchard Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Almont Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Imlay City Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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