Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orchard Lake Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Lake Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
9%
12%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Lake Elementary School is ranked #801 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Orchard Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Orchard Lake Elementary School?
405 students attend Orchard Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Orchard Lake Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Lake Elementary School?
Orchard Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orchard Lake Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orchard Lake Elementary School part of?
Orchard Lake Elementary School is part of Lakeville Area Schools School District.
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