Orchard View Middle School

Summary:

Orchard View Middle School is a public magnet middle school serving grades 5-10 in Muskegon, Michigan, with a student population of 447. The school is part of the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district, which is ranked 544 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orchard View Middle School faces significant challenges, consistently performing below state averages on M-Step and PSAT assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.2% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5%, and only 7.9% of 7th graders were proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 32.1%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 72.9% in the 2020-2021 school year, and has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.21% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, Orchard View Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan middle schools, with a ranking of 739 out of 897 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Spring Lake Middle School, North Muskegon Middle School, and Mona Shores Middle School, the performance gap is significant, with these nearby schools consistently outperforming Orchard View Middle School on academic measures, having lower chronic absenteeism rates, and serving student populations with higher socioeconomic status. The school's challenges are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, whose performance is significantly lower than the overall school ranking.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-10

 35 S Sheridan Dr
       Muskegon, MI  49442-1440


(231) 760-1500

District: Orchard View Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
739th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,656 Help


Students who attend Orchard View Middle School usually attend:

High:    Orchard View High School

Feeder schools for Orchard View Middle School:

Elementary:    Orchard View Early Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.9 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.0%
African American:
26.0%
Two or more races:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orchard View Middle School ranks worse than 82.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.52. (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: White (53%), African American (26%), two or more races (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard View Middle School is 23.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard View Middle School is $16,656.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard View Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard View Middle School 739th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Orchard View Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Orchard View Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard View Schools 544th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orchard View Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Orchard View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 35.11 646th 806 19.9%
2007 24.51 705th 823 14.3%
2008 36.06 649th 839 22.6%
2009 43.36 618th 847 27.0%
2010 42.72 629th 851 26.1%
2011 39.09 650th 858 24.2%
2012 29.47 694th 900 22.9%
2013 30.18 676th 919 26.4%
2014 31.08 677th 921 26.5%
2015 32.19 637th 919 30.7%
2016 31.58 621st 894 30.5%
2017 17.77 683rd 821 16.8%
2018 25.08 662nd 838 21.0%
2019 15.03 684th 792 13.6%
2021 8.71 648th 675 4.0%
2022 13.93 681st 776 12.2%
2023 13.53 767th 883 13.1%
2024 16.52 739th 897 17.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.57 308th 377 18.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.34 604th 815 25.9%
2019 17.99 591st 672 12.1%
2021 11.98 501st 523 4.2%
2022 18.00 600th 691 13.2%
2023 12.31 754th 825 8.6%
2024 19.23 696th 836 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Orchard View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.22 613th 794 22.8%
2019 12.95 598th 658 9.1%
2021 5.72 514th 521 1.3%
2022 10.65 616th 657 6.2%
2023 11.94 696th 770 9.6%
2024 11.90 706th 771 8.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Orchard View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.48 612th 797 23.2%
2019 11.51 591st 639 7.5%
2021 9.48 520th 540 3.7%
2022 12.24 598th 658 9.1%
2023 10.29 715th 776 7.9%
2024 16.89 667th 786 15.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Orchard View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.43 196th 366 46.4%
2022 35.10 111th 182 39.0%
2023 19.60 265th 310 14.5%
2024 28.84 210th 300 30.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orchard View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.30 236th 266 11.3%
2024 23.35 211th 257 17.9%
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Rank History for White students at Orchard View Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.42 615th 678 9.3%
2019 9.04 595th 624 4.6%
2021 8.74 557th 577 3.5%
2022 10.60 606th 638 5.0%
2023 12.37 637th 688 7.4%
2024 13.55 635th 701 9.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Orchard View Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 470 15 0 10 5 n/a n/a 0 500
1989 448 9 3 13 7 n/a n/a 0 480
1990 453 8 3 11 29 n/a n/a 0 504
1991 445 19 4 12 50 n/a n/a 0 530
1992 524 0 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 509 21 2 13 6 n/a n/a 0 551
1994 499 27 2 12 4 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 521 23 7 18 5 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 521 23 7 18 5 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 579 22 3 21 8 n/a n/a 0 633
1998 604 20 4 21 7 n/a n/a 0 656
1999 603 21 2 28 11 n/a n/a 0 665
2000 560 36 6 24 9 n/a n/a 0 635
2001 534 48 9 29 4 n/a n/a 0 624
2002 575 64 3 31 10 n/a n/a 0 683
2003 575 64 3 31 10 n/a n/a 0 683
2004 559 68 1 36 14 n/a n/a 0 678
2005 538 89 1 44 16 n/a n/a 0 688
2006 522 95 1 49 3 n/a n/a 0 670
2007 494 91 2 44 6 n/a n/a 0 637
2008 473 99 3 48 4 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 475 85 2 41 6 n/a n/a 6 615
2010 481 77 1 46 4 n/a n/a 12 621
2011 465 91 2 55 7 0 14 0 634
2012 456 71 2 58 5 1 22 0 615
2013 412 65 2 58 2 0 26 0 565
2014 412 61 1 64 4 0 29 0 571
2015 388 51 3 63 3 0 27 0 535
2016 386 61 4 55 2 1 21 0 530
2017 367 86 4 49 4 1 28 0 539
2018 353 93 5 36 2 1 22 0 512
2019 318 107 5 34 4 0 25 0 493
2020 309 99 4 44 5 1 33 0 495
2021 281 92 2 46 3 2 40 0 466
2022 253 104 1 45 2 2 50 0 457
2023 237 116 1 38 2 0 53 0 447

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 View Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 500 n/a n/a n/a
1989 480 n/a n/a 62.7
1990 504 34.0 14.8 55.2
1991 530 n/a n/a n/a
1992 540 n/a n/a n/a
1993 551 n/a 0.0 0
1994 544 29.5 18.4 29.4
1995 574 33.4 17.2 25.3
1996 574 33.4 17.2 25.3
1997 633 34.0 18.6 29.9
1998 656 34.0 19.3 31.7
1999 665 36.0 18.5 31.9
2000 635 36.9 17.2 42.4
2001 624 40.8 15.3 39.6
2002 683 38.0 18.0 83.6
2003 683 38.0 18.0 83.6
2004 678 35.0 19.4 71.4
2005 688 32.0 21.5 46.1
2006 670 36.6 18.3 56.1
2007 637 38.4 16.6 57.5
2008 627 36.4 17.2 53.6
2009 615 34.3 17.9 57.3
2010 621 26.5 23.3 69.1
2011 634 29.4 21.5 65.9
2012 615 30.4 20.2 71.1
2013 565 33.0 17.1 69.4
2014 571 29.5 19.3 75
2015 535 28.0 19.1 77.2
2016 530 29.0 18.2 78.5
2017 539 29.7 18.1 75.1
2018 512 27.7 18.4 78.3
2019 493 23.9 20.6 74.4
2020 495 21.6 22.8 74.1
2021 466 25.3 18.3 79.6
2022 457 27.6 16.5 81.2
2023 447 18.6 23.9 81.2

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 View Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 500 n/a n/a n/a
1989 480 n/a n/a 62.7
1990 504 34.0 14.8 55.2
1991 530 n/a n/a n/a
1992 540 n/a n/a n/a
1993 551 n/a 0.0 0
1994 544 29.5 18.4 29.4
1995 574 33.4 17.2 25.3
1996 574 33.4 17.2 25.3
1997 633 34.0 18.6 29.9
1998 656 34.0 19.3 31.7
1999 665 36.0 18.5 31.9
2000 635 36.9 17.2 42.4
2001 624 40.8 15.3 39.6
2002 683 38.0 18.0 83.6
2003 683 38.0 18.0 83.6
2004 678 35.0 19.4 71.4
2005 688 32.0 21.5 46.1
2006 670 36.6 18.3 56.1
2007 637 38.4 16.6 57.5
2008 627 36.4 17.2 53.6
2009 615 34.3 17.9 57.3
2010 621 26.5 23.3 69.1
2011 634 29.4 21.5 65.9
2012 615 30.4 20.2 71.1
2013 565 33.0 17.1 69.4
2014 571 29.5 19.3 75
2015 535 28.0 19.1 77.2
2016 530 29.0 18.2 78.5
2017 539 29.7 18.1 75.1
2018 512 27.7 18.4 78.3
2019 493 23.9 20.6 74.4
2020 495 21.6 22.8 74.1
2021 466 25.3 18.3 79.6
2022 457 27.6 16.5 81.2
2023 447 18.6 23.9 81.2

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 View Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $936 (8.7%) $9,864 (91.3%) $10,800
2020 $1,294 (11.3%) $10,148 (88.7%) $11,442
2021 $1,756 (14.4%) $10,424 (85.6%) $12,180
2022 $2,068 (16.0%) $10,843 (84.0%) $12,911
2023 $2,567 (15.4%) $14,090 (84.6%) $16,656

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard View Middle 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 684th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 767th of 883 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard View Middle School)17.212
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard View Schools)17.212
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Orchard View Middle School)16.87
 9.8%
   6th Grade Math (Orchard View Schools)16.87
 9.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard View Middle School)29.117.6
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard View Schools)29.117.6
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Orchard View Middle School)15.79.4
 6.3%
   7th Grade Math (Orchard View Schools)15.79.4
 6.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Orchard View Middle School)12.37.8
 4.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Orchard View Schools)12.37.8
 4.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard View Middle School)41.429.1
 12.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard View Schools)41.429.1
 12.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orchard View Middle School)19.117.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Orchard View Schools)19.117.3
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493447
 9.3%
African American107116
 8.4%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic3438
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White318237
 25.5%
Two or More Races2553
 112%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.4%81.2%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard View Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Orchard View Middle School.

Students who attend Orchard View Middle School usually go on to attend Orchard View High School

Students at Orchard View Middle School are 53% White, 26% African American, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

Orchard View Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Michigan middle schools.


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