Santa Clara County Court vs. Orchard Elementary School
Should you attend Santa Clara County Court 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
Santa Clara County Court ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Orchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 59 students in grades 6-12, Santa Clara County Court 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 <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 760 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
K-8
Total Students
59 students
760 students
% Male | % Female
92% | 8%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3803 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
30-34%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
105
Grade 1 Students
-
93
Grade 2 Students
-
79
Grade 3 Students
-
76
Grade 4 Students
-
82
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
-
75
Grade 7 Students
-
79
Grade 8 Students
1
93
Grade 9 Students
13
-
Grade 10 Students
18
-
Grade 11 Students
10
-
Grade 12 Students
17
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
40%
% Hispanic
81%
45%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
10%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
4%
n/a
