Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Orondo Elementary And Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orondo Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Orondo Elementary And Middle School's student population of 131 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orondo Elementary And Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orondo Elementary And Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
80%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orondo Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
Orondo Elementary And Middle School is ranked #1330 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Orondo Elementary And Middle School?
131 students attend Orondo Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Orondo Elementary And Middle School students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orondo Elementary And Middle School?
Orondo Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orondo Elementary And Middle School offer ?
Orondo Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Orondo Elementary And Middle School part of?
Orondo Elementary And Middle School is part of Orondo School District.
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