Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Orchard Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Park Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Orchard Park Elementary School?
555 students attend Orchard Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Orchard Park Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Park Elementary School?
Orchard Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orchard Park Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Park Elementary School part of?
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