Orchard Elementary School vs. Hemlock Elementary School
Should you attend Orchard Elementary School or Hemlock 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
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Top Rankings
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Hemlock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
386 students
439 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2406 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#5189 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
105
Grade 1 Students
52
59
Grade 2 Students
52
54
Grade 3 Students
66
50
Grade 4 Students
55
57
Grade 5 Students
50
53
Grade 6 Students
55
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
33%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
59%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
13%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
