Serving 724 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Orchard Gardens K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Orchard Gardens K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Gardens K-8 School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Gardens K-8 School?
724 students attend Orchard Gardens K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Orchard Gardens K-8 School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Gardens K-8 School?
Orchard Gardens K-8 School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orchard Gardens K-8 School offer ?
Orchard Gardens K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Gardens K-8 School part of?
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