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Orchard View Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,148 students in Orchard View Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Orchard View Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,148 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Orchard View Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 56% has increased from 47% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#670 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
56%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
16 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
542 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
25%
18%
# White Students
1,200 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
56%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
183 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
202
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
203
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,910 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,763 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,910
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,763
$17,559
Best Orchard View Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard View Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Grades: K-9
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 N Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Grades: 5-10
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orchard View Early Elementary School
Magnet School
2820 Macarthur Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Grades: PK-1
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,148 students.
What is the rank of Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District is ranked #680 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orchard View Schools School District?
56% of Orchard View Schools School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Orchard View Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,763 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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