Serving 210 students in grades 1-5, Orchard Center Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Orchard Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Center Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Orchard Center Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Center Elementary School is ranked #1164 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Center Elementary School?
210 students attend Orchard Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Orchard Center Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Center Elementary School?
Orchard Center Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orchard Center Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Orchard Center Elementary School part of?
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