Summerland Elementary School At Orchard (Closed 2023)

425 East 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Summerland Elementary School At Orchard ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(20-21)
21-39%
46%
(20-21)
40-59%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Summerland Elementary School At Orchard?
80 students attend Summerland Elementary School At Orchard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Summerland Elementary School At Orchard students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summerland Elementary School At Orchard?
Summerland Elementary School At Orchard has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Summerland Elementary School At Orchard offer ?
Summerland Elementary School At Orchard offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summerland Elementary School At Orchard part of?
Summerland Elementary School At Orchard is part of Summerland Public Schools.

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