Hemlock Elementary School vs. Orchard Elementary School
Should you attend Hemlock Elementary School or Orchard Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hemlock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hemlock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
439 students
386 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5189 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2406 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
105
56
Grade 1 Students
59
52
Grade 2 Students
54
52
Grade 3 Students
50
66
Grade 4 Students
57
55
Grade 5 Students
53
50
Grade 6 Students
61
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
33%
25%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
44%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
