Summary:
Orchard View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Forest Hills Public Schools district, which is ranked 15th out of 610 districts in the state.
Orchard View Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with exceptional academic performance across all student subgroups. The school's students excel on state assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies that significantly outpace state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 64.9% of 3rd graders, 64.8% of 4th graders, and 71.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. Orchard View also stands out for its strong support of students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 2nd and 14th in Michigan for these student groups, respectively.
While Orchard View Elementary has a diverse student population, its academic performance is strong across all racial subgroups, suggesting the school effectively supports the learning and growth of students from various backgrounds. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.2% in 2017-2018 to 14% in the last two school years, which may impact future academic success if not addressed. Compared to nearby schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, such as East Leonard Elementary, North Park Montessori Academy, and Palmer School, Orchard View's academic performance is significantly higher, though more comparable to the nearby Knapp Forest Elementary School.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Forest Hills Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,141
Students who attend Orchard View Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5
Number of students: 436
Racial breakdown:
White:
71.8%
Asian:
11.7%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Hispanic:
5.7%
African American:
3.0%
American Indian:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.9%
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