Orchard Primary School

Summary:

Orchard Primary School is an elementary school located in Almont, Michigan, serving 557 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Almont Community Schools district, which is ranked 55 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Orchard Primary School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency at 68% compared to the state's 40.9%, and 4th-grade ELA proficiency at 70.8% compared to the state's 44.3%. The school's 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was 77.3% compared to the state's 42.9%, and its 4th-grade Math proficiency rate was 52.1% compared to the state's 38.6%. Orchard Primary School ranks in the top 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, placing 141 out of 1,470 in 2022-2023 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also demonstrates exceptional performance in several student subgroups, ranking 66 out of 1,321 for female students, 19 out of 195 for special education students, and 144 out of 1,350 for low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Indian Hills Elementary School, Orville C Krause Elementary School, and Amanda Moore Elementary School, Orchard Primary School stands out with its higher academic performance and statewide ranking. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 7.6% in 2018-2019 to 26.4% in 2021-2022, indicating a need to address attendance issues.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

4664 Kidder Rd
Almont, MI 48003-8635

(810) 798-7019

District: Almont Community Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,089

Students who attend Orchard Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Almont Middle School
High:	Almont High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orchard Primary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.85. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard Primary School is 18.3. (See more...)

Compare Orchard Primary School employs 25.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Primary School is $12,089.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Orchard Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Almont Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Almont Community Schools 65^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orchard Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Orchard Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2012	79.42	269^th	1566	82.8%
2013	74.82	344^th	1563	78.0%
2014	63.71	562^nd	1533	63.3%
2015	81.32	238^th	1580	84.9%
2016	73.60	353^rd	1548	77.2%
2017	81.18	201^st	1466	86.3%
2018	86.33	160^th	1448	89.0%
2019	87.04	128^th	1408	90.9%
2021	80.23	180^th	1153	84.4%
2022	77.95	244^th	1344	81.8%
2023	87.85	141^st	1470	90.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.03	45^th	403	88.8%
2023	80.62	19^th	195	90.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	90.13	55^th	1397	96.1%
2019	90.04	41^st	1134	96.4%
2021	85.08	36^th	749	95.2%
2022	73.68	183^rd	1099	83.3%
2023	81.63	144^th	1350	89.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Orchard Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	82.25	212^th	1443	85.3%
2019	82.94	130^th	1171	88.9%
2021	72.47	180^th	902	80.0%
2022	75.96	203^rd	1106	81.6%
2023	91.18	66^th	1321	95.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Orchard Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	86.57	146^th	1446	89.9%
2019	87.96	86^th	1196	92.8%
2021	80.57	122^nd	915	86.7%
2022	72.69	267^th	1139	76.6%
2023	78.85	231^st	1334	82.7%

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Rank History for White students at Orchard Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	81.28	179^th	1253	85.7%
2019	83.26	136^th	1128	87.9%
2021	76.12	186^th	1005	81.5%
2022	71.32	272^nd	1102	75.3%
2023	83.16	152^nd	1198	87.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Orchard Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	366	1	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	391
2000	387	2	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	408
2001	385	0	2	26	0	n/a	n/a	413
2002	378	2	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	403
2003	378	2	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	403
2004	392	1	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	413
2005	396	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	414
2006	423	0	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	446
2007	368	0	3	22	0	n/a	n/a	393
2008	376	1	1	20	n/a	n/a	n/a	398
2009	372	1	2	26	0	n/a	n/a	401
2010	373	1	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	394
2011	286	0	3	28	5	0	0	322
2012	520	1	3	41	5	0	2	572
2013	462	0	2	28	4	0	0	496
2014	440	1	1	32	4	0	7	485
2015	401	2	1	35	6	0	6	451
2016	451	1	1	36	4	0	7	500
2017	477	2	2	30	2	1	5	519
2018	475	4	1	36	2	2	4	524
2019	468	3	1	27	1	1	4	505
2020	481	2	2	27	0	0	9	521
2021	458	1	0	23	4	0	6	492
2022	488	0	3	23	9	0	15	538
2023	503	0	2	27	5	0	20	557
2024	424	1	2	22	4	0	17	470

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 Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	391	18.0	21.7	7.9
2000	408	15.0	27.2	11.3
2001	413	17.0	24.3	74.3
2002	403	19.0	21.2	15.6
2003	403	19.0	21.2	15.6
2004	413	17.6	23.5	11.1
2005	414	17.6	23.5	14
2006	446	20.4	21.9	13.7
2007	393	19.4	20.3	14
2008	398	22.5	17.7	19.3
2009	401	18.5	21.7	22.9
2010	394	16.6	23.6	29.4
2011	322	13.4	23.9	31.7
2012	572	23.7	24.0	34.3
2013	496	25.5	19.3	29.2
2014	485	25.9	18.6	29.7
2015	451	26.0	17.3	31.9
2016	500	27.0	18.5	29
2017	519	25.8	20.0	23.5
2018	524	25.9	20.1	30.9
2019	505	25.1	20.0	28.7
2020	521	25.8	20.1	26.1
2021	492	25.8	19.0	23.4
2022	538	26.8	20.0	29
2023	557	27.2	20.4	28.5
2024	470	25.6	18.3	35.1

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 Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	391	18.0	21.7	7.9
2000	408	15.0	27.2	11.3
2001	413	17.0	24.3	74.3
2002	403	19.0	21.2	15.6
2003	403	19.0	21.2	15.6
2004	413	17.6	23.5	11.1
2005	414	17.6	23.5	14
2006	446	20.4	21.9	13.7
2007	393	19.4	20.3	14
2008	398	22.5	17.7	19.3
2009	401	18.5	21.7	22.9
2010	394	16.6	23.6	29.4
2011	322	13.4	23.9	31.7
2012	572	23.7	24.0	34.3
2013	496	25.5	19.3	29.2
2014	485	25.9	18.6	29.7
2015	451	26.0	17.3	31.9
2016	500	27.0	18.5	29
2017	519	25.8	20.0	23.5
2018	524	25.9	20.1	30.9
2019	505	25.1	20.0	28.7
2020	521	25.8	20.1	26.1
2021	492	25.8	19.0	23.4
2022	538	26.8	20.0	29
2023	557	27.2	20.4	28.5
2024	470	25.6	18.3	35.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orchard Primary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$509 (5.5%)	$8,685 (94.5%)	$9,194
2020	$496 (5.6%)	$8,303 (94.4%)	$8,798
2021	$1,030 (9.7%)	$9,641 (90.3%)	$10,671
2022	$1,432 (13.3%)	$9,319 (86.7%)	$10,751
2023	$1,263 (10.4%)	$10,826 (89.6%)	$12,089

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 128^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 141^st of 1470 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Primary School)	74	68	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Almont Community Schools)	74	68	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Orchard Primary School)	67.7	77.3	9.6%
3rd Grade Math (Almont Community Schools)	67.7	77.3	9.6%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Primary School)	68.1	70.8	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Almont Community Schools)	68.1	70.8	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Orchard Primary School)	60.6	52.1	8.5%
4th Grade Math (Almont Community Schools)	60.6	52.1	8.5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	505	557	10.3%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	27	27
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	468	503	7.5%
Two or More Races	4	20	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.7%	28.5%	0.2%

Schools Near Orchard Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orchard Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	4664 Kidder Rd	Almont	48003	Lapeer County	Almont Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 798-7019	470	26	18.3	35.1%	424 (90.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)								(n/a)			72.2					72.4									$12,089	$1,263	$10,826
Dryden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3835 N Mill Rd	Dryden	48428	Lapeer County	Dryden Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 448-4001	227	22	10.0	45.8%	202 (89.0%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.2%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	41.7	827^th of 1486 public elementary schools	44.3%		28.5	1012^th of 1470 public elementary schools	31.2%	185			39.3	31.0	29.4	28.1		67.9	34.5	26.5	28.1		44.1		11.8		$12,179	$2,159	$10,019
Borland Elementary School	Public	3-5	500 W Borland Rd	Imlay City	48444	Lapeer County	Imlay City Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 724-9813	391	21	19.0	63.4%	275 (70.3%)	4 (1.0%)	104 (26.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	47.8	734^th of 1486 public elementary schools	50.6%		42.4	813^th of 1470 public elementary schools	44.7%	79			48.0	48.8	44.2			40.3	48.1	23.7			32.6		15.1		$13,382	$1,880	$11,502
Weston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	275 Weston St	Imlay City	48444	Lapeer County	Imlay City Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 724-9812	376	25	14.7	65.7%	249 (66.2%)	7 (1.9%)	105 (27.9%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)								(n/a)																	$15,638	$2,473	$13,165
Leonard Elementary School	Public	K-5	335 E Elmwood	Leonard	48367	Oakland County	Oxford Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 969-5300	263	19	14.2	27.4%	231 (87.8%)	11 (4.2%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	36.5	913^th of 1486 public elementary schools	38.6%		43.5	792^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	46.1%	121			25.0	38.0	41.5			33.3	20.0	26.4			35.8		22.6		$17,948	$1,701	$16,247
Capac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	351 W Kempf Ct	Capac	48014	St. Clair County	Capac Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 395-3636	332	18	18.1	53.9%	293 (88.3%)	4 (1.2%)	30 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	40.2	842^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	43.3%		35.7	909^th of 1470 public elementary schools	38.2%	67			34.8	38.9	37.5	37.3		37.0	25.0	22.5	27.5		37.5		20.0		$18,066	$3,118	$14,948
Amanda Moore Elementary School	Public	K-5	209 Dickenson St	Romeo	48065	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 752-0260	442	27	16.1	35.1%	366 (82.8%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.3%)	61.5	529^th of 1486 public elementary schools	64.4%		58.2	572^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	61.1%	43			45.9	32.9	51.3			63.9	37.0	51.3			46.1		24.7		$14,158	$685	$13,473
HamiltonParsons Elementary School	Public	K-5	69875 Dequindre Rd	Leonard	48367	Oakland County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 752-0280	502	28	17.7	16.9%	483 (96.2%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	67.9	442^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	70.3%		77.1	297^th of 1470 public elementary schools	79.8%	145			42.5	54.8	52.8			48.8	46.7	58.4			52.8		22.5		$11,538	$513	$11,025
Kingsbury Country Day School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5000 Hosner Rd	Oxford	48370	Oakland County	Kingsbury Country Day School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 628-2571	343	30	11.6	19.5%	292 (85.1%)	2 (0.6%)	24 (7.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	79.4	257^th of 1486 public elementary schools	82.7%		73.7	340^th of 1470 public elementary schools	76.9%	83	81.8	48.5	63.4	65.9	52.8	74.2	51.5	53.7	45.5	38.9	65.6	33.3	63.9	57.6	30.6	57.6	$9,237	$874	$8,362
Orville C Krause Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23900 Armada Center Rd	Armada	48005	Macomb County	Armada Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 784-2600	758	46	16.3	26.4%	733 (96.7%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.5%)	69	421^st of 1486 public elementary schools	71.7%		77.3	291^st of 1470 public elementary schools	80.2%	130			43.1	43.5	54.0			53.7	49.6	50.0			54.8		29.8		$13,114	$1,738	$11,376

Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Primary School

What district is Orchard Primary School in?

Almont Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Orchard Primary School?

Students at Orchard Primary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Orchard Primary School attend?

Students who attend Orchard Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Almont Middle School
High : Almont High School

How many students attend Orchard Primary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Orchard Primary School.

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