Orchard Elementary

Orchard Elementary is the sole school in the Orchard Elementary District, serving grades K-8 in San Jose, California. With a total enrollment of 763 students, the school has faced declining performance in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 2,616 out of 5,883 California elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3,634 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024, and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Orchard Elementary struggles, with proficiency rates ranging from 20% to 50.72% across different grade levels and subject areas, generally below the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 43.91% and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9, slightly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school faces a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 22.6%.

While Orchard Elementary is the only school in the district, the data suggests it is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Further analysis and comparison to other schools in the region may be necessary to identify potential areas for improvement and support the school's efforts to address its academic and attendance-related issues.