Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orchard School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Orchard School's student population of 710 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard School is 0.49, which is more 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
#50 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
66%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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 School's ranking?
Orchard School is ranked #50 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Orchard School often compared to?
Orchard Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpine Online School, Windsor School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Orchard School?
710 students attend Orchard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Orchard School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard School?
Orchard School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orchard School offer ?
Orchard School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Orchard School part of?
Orchard School is part of Alpine School District.
In what neighborhood is Orchard School located?
Orchard School is located in the Orchard North neighborhood of Orem, UT. There are 2 other public schools located in Orchard North.
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