Orchard Lane Elementary School

2015 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orchard Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in WI
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Orchard Lane Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Orchard Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Lane Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#261 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Orchard Lane Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orchard Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orchard Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Orchard Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Orchard Lane Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
72%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Orchard Lane Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orchard Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Lane Elementary School is ranked #261 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Orchard Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School, Poplar Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Orchard Lane Elementary School?
464 students attend Orchard Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Orchard Lane Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Lane Elementary School?
Orchard Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Lane Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Lane Elementary School part of?
Orchard Lane Elementary School is part of New Berlin School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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