Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Orchard Park Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orchard Park Academy's student population of 571 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Park Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Park Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1383 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Park Academy's ranking?
Orchard Park Academy is ranked #1383 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Orchard Park Academy?
571 students attend Orchard Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Orchard Park Academy students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Park Academy?
Orchard Park Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orchard Park Academy offer ?
Orchard Park Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Orchard Park Academy part of?
Orchard Park Academy is part of Westminster School District.
In what neighborhood is Orchard Park Academy located?
Orchard Park Academy is located in the South Westminster neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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