Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orchard Hills School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Hills School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Hills School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Hills School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Hills School's ranking?
Orchard Hills School is ranked #514 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Orchard Hills School often compared to?
Orchard Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Canyon School, Deerfield School, Santaquin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Orchard Hills School?
572 students attend Orchard Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Orchard Hills School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Hills School?
Orchard Hills School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orchard Hills School offer ?
Orchard Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Orchard Hills School part of?
Orchard Hills School is part of Nebo School District.
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