Orchard Dale Elementary

Summary:

Orchard Dale Elementary is a public elementary school in Whittier, California, serving 514 students in grades K-5. It is part of the East Whittier City Elementary School District, which is ranked 370 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orchard Dale consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency, with 59.57% of students proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 47.04%. The school's Hispanic and male students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% and top 30% of California elementary schools, respectively. However, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which have increased from 7.9% in 2017-2018 to 33.2% in 2021-2022, and a large population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.67% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Orchard Dale is generally a high-performing institution, outperforming other elementary schools in the East Whittier City Elementary School District, such as Mulberry Elementary, Ocean View Elementary, and Scott Avenue Elementary. However, the nearby Murphy Ranch Elementary and schools in the Lowell Joint School District, such as Jordan Elementary and Meadow Green Elementary, outperform Orchard Dale across most academic measures.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10625 South Cole Rd.
       Whittier, CA  90604-1539


(562) 789-7000

District: East Whittier City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1749th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Orchard Dale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hillview Middle
High:    La Serna High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.4%
White:
5.6%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.7% Help


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Compare Details Orchard Dale Elementary ranks better than 70.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the East Whittier City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.4%), White (5.6%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard Dale Elementary is 20, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the East Whittier City Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard Dale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Dale Elementary 1749th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Orchard Dale Elementary in the ranking list.)

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East Whittier City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Whittier City Elementary 370th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orchard Dale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Orchard Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.84 2599th 4809 46.0%
2005 45.34 2424th 4822 49.7%
2006 51.67 2110th 4818 56.2%
2007 56.67 1986th 5113 61.2%
2008 50.49 2342nd 5113 54.2%
2009 51.89 2369th 5193 54.4%
2010 73.10 1321st 5314 75.1%
2011 80.53 973rd 5377 81.9%
2012 78.69 1100th 5390 79.6%
2013 71.66 1496th 5530 72.9%
2015 53.97 2239th 5611 60.1%
2016 63.55 1833rd 5614 67.3%
2017 54.81 2284th 5692 59.9%
2018 59.91 2044th 5662 63.9%
2019 58.31 2163rd 5789 62.6%
2022 57.43 2154th 5883 63.4%
2023 64.84 1808th 5874 69.2%
2024 66.52 1749th 5862 70.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Orchard Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.73 2512th 3275 23.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.68 786th 2420 67.5%
2024 46.63 1076th 2634 59.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.84 2046th 5084 59.8%
2019 62.67 1590th 5173 69.3%
2022 56.46 1895th 5264 64.0%
2023 64.33 1506th 5374 72.0%
2024 63.45 1605th 5511 70.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Orchard Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.18 1872nd 5413 65.4%
2019 59.96 1969th 5492 64.1%
2022 50.37 2396th 5635 57.5%
2023 62.07 1847th 5617 67.1%
2024 63.15 1802nd 5605 67.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Orchard Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 1215th 2128 42.9%
2019 53.18 892nd 2585 65.5%
2022 49.11 825th 2227 63.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Orchard Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 2161st 5431 60.2%
2019 54.48 2225th 5510 59.6%
2022 62.99 1825th 5663 67.8%
2023 65.90 1686th 5650 70.2%
2024 67.41 1640th 5636 70.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orchard Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.82 780th 4830 83.9%
2019 73.54 984th 4963 80.2%
2022 71.50 1079th 5084 78.8%
2023 77.52 851st 5098 83.3%
2024 82.01 645th 5102 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at Orchard Dale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.60 1664th 2726 39.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Orchard Dale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 490 3 12 177 2 n/a n/a 0 684
1989 532 6 17 177 1 n/a n/a 0 733
1990 509 4 21 178 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1991 407 3 15 180 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1992 375 6 22 190 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 355 6 11 208 2 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 326 6 12 227 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 295 9 16 278 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1996 295 9 16 278 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1997 296 14 13 321 5 n/a n/a 0 649
1998 295 11 15 369 6 n/a n/a 0 696
1999 288 9 27 382 3 n/a n/a 0 709
2000 270 8 21 418 5 n/a n/a 0 722
2001 237 4 19 443 3 n/a n/a 1 707
2002 154 82 17 490 3 n/a n/a 0 746
2003 154 82 17 490 3 n/a n/a 0 746
2004 226 4 24 473 3 n/a n/a 6 736
2005 177 3 26 455 4 n/a n/a 20 685
2006 159 6 27 486 4 n/a n/a 20 702
2007 144 4 28 476 7 n/a n/a 23 682
2008 130 3 28 462 7 n/a n/a 0 630
2009 112 6 28 473 7 1 32 0 659
2010 124 11 34 494 7 1 0 0 671
2011 107 8 33 496 7 2 4 0 657
2012 102 8 28 480 4 2 7 0 631
2013 89 8 22 465 2 0 11 0 597
2014 73 5 18 479 2 0 11 0 588
2015 71 9 21 512 1 1 5 0 620
2016 60 11 18 499 1 0 10 0 599
2017 58 8 13 499 1 0 10 0 589
2018 61 7 13 515 1 0 12 0 609
2019 58 5 12 532 1 0 11 0 619
2020 51 3 12 531 2 0 22 0 621
2021 46 3 13 506 0 0 28 0 596
2022 39 2 15 447 0 0 20 0 523
2023 29 4 17 439 0 0 25 0 514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orchard Dale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 684 26.0 26.3 n/a
1989 733 27.8 26.3 n/a
1990 713 26.7 26.7 n/a
1991 606 22.7 26.6 n/a
1992 593 23.1 25.6 17.4
1993 582 20.6 28.3 19.8
1994 573 20.8 27.5 24.6
1995 602 23.0 26.2 26.7
1996 602 23.0 26.2 26.7
1997 649 28.0 23.2 27.9
1998 696 31.0 22.5 26.1
1999 709 33.0 21.5 25.4
2000 722 37.0 19.5 24.5
2001 707 37.0 19.1 24.9
2002 746 36.0 20.7 26.3
2003 746 36.0 20.7 26.3
2004 736 38.0 19.4 26.8
2005 685 36.0 19.0 30.1
2006 702 36.0 19.5 31.5
2007 682 35.0 19.5 28.7
2008 630 35.0 18.0 34.9
2009 659 35.0 18.3 42.8
2010 671 35.0 19.1 42.6
2011 657 n/a n/a 47.8
2012 631 36.5 17.2 n/a
2013 597 28.7 20.7 47.1
2014 588 26.2 22.4 53.4
2015 620 27.0 22.9 55
2016 599 26.0 23.0 53.4
2017 589 25.2 23.3 49.9
2018 609 26.0 23.4 50.6
2019 619 25.5 24.2 54.9
2020 621 n/a n/a 56
2021 596 26.5 22.4 47.7
2022 523 26.1 20.0 57.2
2023 514 25.6 20.0 61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orchard Dale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 684 26.0 26.3 n/a
1989 733 27.8 26.3 n/a
1990 713 26.7 26.7 n/a
1991 606 22.7 26.6 n/a
1992 593 23.1 25.6 17.4
1993 582 20.6 28.3 19.8
1994 573 20.8 27.5 24.6
1995 602 23.0 26.2 26.7
1996 602 23.0 26.2 26.7
1997 649 28.0 23.2 27.9
1998 696 31.0 22.5 26.1
1999 709 33.0 21.5 25.4
2000 722 37.0 19.5 24.5
2001 707 37.0 19.1 24.9
2002 746 36.0 20.7 26.3
2003 746 36.0 20.7 26.3
2004 736 38.0 19.4 26.8
2005 685 36.0 19.0 30.1
2006 702 36.0 19.5 31.5
2007 682 35.0 19.5 28.7
2008 630 35.0 18.0 34.9
2009 659 35.0 18.3 42.8
2010 671 35.0 19.1 42.6
2011 657 n/a n/a 47.8
2012 631 36.5 17.2 n/a
2013 597 28.7 20.7 47.1
2014 588 26.2 22.4 53.4
2015 620 27.0 22.9 55
2016 599 26.0 23.0 53.4
2017 589 25.2 23.3 49.9
2018 609 26.0 23.4 50.6
2019 619 25.5 24.2 54.9
2020 621 n/a n/a 56
2021 596 26.5 22.4 47.7
2022 523 26.1 20.0 57.2
2023 514 25.6 20.0 61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Orchard Dale Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%1.0%2.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201391.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%91.0%99.0%
201496.0%2.0%1.0%1.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%
201597.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%
201698.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201798.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202196.5%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.3%96.5%97.4%96.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard Dale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2163rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1808th of 5874 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orchard Dale Elementary)55.359.7
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Whittier City Elementary)6161.7
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard Dale Elementary)51.563.6
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Whittier City Elementary)62.267.5
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orchard Dale Elementary)6849.4
 18.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Whittier City Elementary)63.557.1
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Dale Elementary)54.144.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Whittier City Elementary)58.855.8
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orchard Dale Elementary)4955
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (East Whittier City Elementary)60.958.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Dale Elementary)4034.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Whittier City Elementary)47.746.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Orchard Dale Elementary)2733
 6%
   5th Grade Science (East Whittier City Elementary)3937.2
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students619514
 17%
African American54
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1217
 41.7%
Hispanic532439
 17.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5829
 50%
Two or More Races1125
 127.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.9%61.7%
 6.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Orchard Dale Elementary.

Students at Orchard Dale Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 6% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Orchard Dale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillview Middle
High : La Serna High

Orchard Dale Elementary ranks 1749th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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