Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WI
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Orchard Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Ridge Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Orchard Ridge Elementary School?
247 students attend Orchard Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Orchard Ridge Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Ridge Elementary School?
Orchard Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Ridge Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Orchard Ridge Elementary School located?
Orchard Ridge Elementary School is located in the Orchard Ridge neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Orchard Ridge.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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