Is Orchard School a good school?

Orchard School ranks 59 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orchard School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 657 students attended Orchard School.

What is the racial makeup of Orchard School?

Students at Orchard School are 65% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Orchard School attend?

Students who attend Orchard School usually go on to attend: Middle : Canyon View Junior High High : Timpanogos High

Orchard School

Summary:

Orchard School is an elementary school located in Orem, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 710. It is part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 26th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Orchard School has consistently maintained a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating it is a high-performing school within the state.

Orchard School consistently outperforms the Alpine District and the state of Utah in RISE test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Orchard School's 5th-grade students scored 73.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Alpine District's 56.4% and the state's 48.3%. Additionally, Orchard School has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Utah for several years, with a consistent 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, Orchard School ranked 59th out of 561 Utah elementary schools, placing it in the top 10% of schools in the state.

Orchard School's performance is significantly higher than many of the nearby schools, including Rocky Mountain School, Centennial Elementary, and Windsor School, which are all part of the Alpine School District. These schools have lower test scores, lower rankings, and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Orchard School's ability to support the academic success of its diverse student population is a testament to its educational practices and the dedication of its staff.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1035 N 800 E
Orem, UT 84097

(801) 610-8115

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,812

Students who attend Orchard School usually attend:

Middle:	Canyon View Junior High
High:	Timpanogos High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

Number of students: 657

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.3%

Hispanic:

26.6%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orchard School ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 14^th among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.04. (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 (65.3%), Hispanic (26.6%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard School is 23.8, which is the 20^th best among 52 elementary schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Compare Orchard School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard School is $6,812. 33 elementary schools in the Alpine District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard School 59^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Orchard School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orchard School

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Rank History for all students at Orchard School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	70.76	135^th	498	72.9%
2009	65.83	187^th	509	63.3%
2010	61.76	217^th	518	58.1%
2011	57.81	282^nd	563	49.9%
2012	62.37	253^rd	579	56.3%
2013	73.28	130^th	576	77.4%
2014	70.32	126^th	509	75.2%
2015	71.38	132^nd	537	75.4%
2016	73.10	118^th	533	77.9%
2017	77.83	88^th	526	83.3%
2018	63.38	195^th	528	63.1%
2019	73.09	138^th	572	75.9%
2021	89.04	37^th	559	93.4%
2022	83.59	70^th	551	87.3%
2023	83.50	72^nd	561	87.2%
2024	85.04	59^th	561	89.5%

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Rank History for White students at Orchard School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	86.79	29^th	435	93.3%
2023	86.42	27^th	428	93.7%
2024	84.59	40^th	429	90.7%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, October 25, 2019

School is not bad at all! Just make sure you get the right nice teachers. They love to work with you and they have awesome afterschool programs like a Lego club art club! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Orchard School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	987	0	15	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	1026
1989	1029	0	15	24	5	n/a	n/a	0	1073
1990	1005	0	21	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	1055
1991	995	0	21	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	1041
1992	983	0	9	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	1011
1993	969	3	11	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	1006
1994	913	2	17	36	5	n/a	n/a	0	973
1995	885	2	12	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	923
1996	885	2	12	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	923
1997	847	1	14	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	883
1998	831	9	18	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	877
1999	775	7	13	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	821
2000	696	11	21	43	6	n/a	n/a	0	777
2001	697	7	24	54	5	n/a	n/a	0	787
2002	685	10	23	79	3	n/a	n/a	0	800
2003	685	10	23	79	3	n/a	n/a	0	800
2004	651	17	18	72	8	n/a	n/a	0	766
2005	625	5	20	78	6	n/a	n/a	0	734
2006	575	4	26	78	4	n/a	n/a	0	687
2007	587	4	27	71	4	n/a	n/a	0	693
2008	637	6	31	88	5	n/a	n/a	1	768
2009	598	5	27	84	7	n/a	n/a	2	723
2010	496	5	21	74	4	n/a	n/a	101	701
2011	605	4	8	93	3	8	1	0	722
2012	566	4	7	90	4	5	5	0	681
2013	563	4	12	89	1	8	5	0	682
2014	577	3	6	90	1	6	17	0	700
2015	560	1	6	87	2	14	24	0	694
2016	535	2	4	107	4	13	31	0	696
2017	535	3	9	115	3	10	21	0	696
2018	587	1	7	150	3	9	25	0	782
2019	565	2	7	176	1	9	24	0	784
2020	525	2	9	183	1	9	30	0	759
2021	466	4	8	167	2	12	35	0	694
2022	483	4	11	188	3	8	37	0	734
2023	469	2	7	188	2	8	34	0	710
2024	429	2	7	175	1	10	33	0	657

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orchard School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1026	33.7	30.4	n/a
1989	1073	35.7	30.0	n/a
1990	1055	31.0	34.0	8.8
1991	1041	31.8	32.7	9
1992	1011	32.0	31.5	10.1
1993	1006	32.0	31.4	10.5
1994	973	33.0	29.5	12.7
1995	923	36.0	25.6	11.1
1996	923	36.0	25.6	11.1
1997	883	38.0	23.2	14.7
1998	877	41.6	21.1	8.9
1999	821	43.1	19.0	16.2
2000	777	35.1	22.1	24.7
2001	787	29.0	27.1	23.5
2002	800	31.0	25.8	25.4
2003	800	31.0	25.8	25.4
2004	766	31.1	24.6	27.9
2005	734	28.9	25.4	25.9
2006	687	31.0	22.2	25.8
2007	693	28.8	24.1	3.3
2008	768	28.8	26.7	26.1
2009	723	38.1	22.4	26.8
2010	701	28.7	24.4	41.3
2011	722	26.8	26.8	34.1
2012	681	28.0	24.3	34.4
2013	682	28.8	23.6	41.8
2014	700	29.1	23.9	30.4
2015	694	n/a	n/a	24.1
2016	696	n/a	n/a	20.8
2017	696	29.1	23.8	14.8
2018	782	n/a	n/a	11
2019	784	29.4	26.6	9.2
2020	759	26.8	28.2	25
2021	694	n/a	n/a	20
2022	734	26.3	27.9	21
2023	710	27.9	25.3	26.3
2024	657	27.5	23.8	22.2

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1026	33.7	30.4	n/a
1989	1073	35.7	30.0	n/a
1990	1055	31.0	34.0	8.8
1991	1041	31.8	32.7	9
1992	1011	32.0	31.5	10.1
1993	1006	32.0	31.4	10.5
1994	973	33.0	29.5	12.7
1995	923	36.0	25.6	11.1
1996	923	36.0	25.6	11.1
1997	883	38.0	23.2	14.7
1998	877	41.6	21.1	8.9
1999	821	43.1	19.0	16.2
2000	777	35.1	22.1	24.7
2001	787	29.0	27.1	23.5
2002	800	31.0	25.8	25.4
2003	800	31.0	25.8	25.4
2004	766	31.1	24.6	27.9
2005	734	28.9	25.4	25.9
2006	687	31.0	22.2	25.8
2007	693	28.8	24.1	3.3
2008	768	28.8	26.7	26.1
2009	723	38.1	22.4	26.8
2010	701	28.7	24.4	41.3
2011	722	26.8	26.8	34.1
2012	681	28.0	24.3	34.4
2013	682	28.8	23.6	41.8
2014	700	29.1	23.9	30.4
2015	694	n/a	n/a	24.1
2016	696	n/a	n/a	20.8
2017	696	29.1	23.8	14.8
2018	782	n/a	n/a	11
2019	784	29.4	26.6	9.2
2020	759	26.8	28.2	25
2021	694	n/a	n/a	20
2022	734	26.3	27.9	21
2023	710	27.9	25.3	26.3
2024	657	27.5	23.8	22.2

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$261 (3.8%)	$6,551 (96.2%)	$6,812

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 138^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 72^nd of 561 Elementary schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchard School)	48.6	62.5	13.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	52.7	52.5	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard School)	46.7	45.8	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.4	54.9	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard School)	63.3	74.4	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	53.5	52.6	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard School)	59.6	74.4	14.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.1	58.9	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Orchard School)	73.7	81.1	7.4%
4th Grade Science (Alpine District)	59	57.7	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard School)	63.9	71.8	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	56.2	58.7	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard School)	52.1	71.5	19.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	53.6	53.5	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Orchard School)	71.1	86.9	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Alpine District)	60.3	58.5	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard School)	56.1	52.7	3.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	55.8	54.7	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orchard School)	58.2	50.6	7.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	44.7	48.2	3.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Orchard School)	60.2	61.2	1%
6th Grade Science (Alpine District)	63.6	64.4	0.8%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	784	710	9.4%
African American	2	2
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	7	7
Hispanic	176	188	6.8%
Pacific Islander	9	8	11.1%
White	565	469	17%
Two or More Races	24	34	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.2%	26.3%	17.2%

Schools Near Orchard School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orchard School	Public	PK, KG-6	1035 N 800 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8115	657	28	23.8	22.2%	429 (65.3%)	2 (0.3%)	175 (26.6%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.5%)	33 (5.0%)	85	59^th of 561 public elementary schools	89.5%		83.5	72^nd of 561 public elementary schools	87.2%	13	67.0	70.1	73.5	63.9	54.0	53.5	61.7	56.6	67.5	78.2	82.0	$6,812	$261	$6,551
Foothill School	Public	PK, KG-6	921 N 1240 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8107	619	22	28.7	16.8%	511 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.7%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.3%)	17 (2.7%)	96.2	7^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.5	9^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.4%	2	72.3	68.2	76.0	81.0	79.3	76.8	75.4	75.8	85.9	83.8	81.7	$7,563	$394	$7,169
Windsor School	Public	PK, KG-6	1315 N Main	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8124	575	28	20.5	38.8%	223 (38.8%)	1 (0.2%)	318 (55.3%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.1%)	15 (2.6%)	38.6	360^th of 561 public elementary schools	35.8%		38.6	355^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.7%	5	45.0	42.1	44.6	40.6	43.8	38.2	44.8	29.7	39.5	54.6	36.9	$9,191	$1,646	$7,544
Cascade School	Public	PK, KG-6	160 N 800 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8102	854	40	21.1	31.1%	496 (58.1%)	4 (0.5%)	253 (29.6%)	22 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (2.2%)	58 (6.8%)	58.1	232^nd of 561 public elementary schools	58.6%		83.3	77^th of 561 public elementary schools	86.3%	155	60.5	50.0	47.9	57.2	48.3	48.3	41.7	45.0	52.6	52.1	52.7	$6,530	$264	$6,266
Northridge School	Public	PK, KG-6	1660 N 50 E	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8114	399	19	20.5	17.5%	335 (84.0%)	2 (0.5%)	47 (11.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	77.1	112^th of 561 public elementary schools	80.0%		81.1	89^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.1%	23	66.7	56.3	57.2	65.5	73.3	68.5	43.4	50.9	65.5	53.9	64.4	$7,587	$416	$7,171
Rocky Mountain School	Public	PK, KG-6	55 S 500 E	Lindon	84042	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8117	519	26	20.3	18.5%	375 (72.3%)	6 (1.2%)	118 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.3%)	76.4	116^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.3%		69.3	153^rd of 561 public elementary schools	72.7%	37	42.3	61.2	72.0	62.6	47.9	68.6	54.1	44.0	69.2	72.0	72.0	$7,041	$342	$6,699
Noah Webster Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	205 E 400 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Noah Webster Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 426-6624	534	23	23.5	41.9%	284 (53.2%)	7 (1.3%)	204 (38.2%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	23 (4.3%)	57.2	235^th of 561 public elementary schools	58.1%		45.2	311^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.6%	76	52.1	52.7	60.0	39.2	50.0	53.9	55.7	34.3	48.7	67.6	40.6	$5,781	$627	$5,154
Blind South	Public	PK, KG-6	424 South 350 East	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 629-4718	12	0		25.0%	8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Canyon Crest School	Public	K-6	4664 N Canyon Rd	Provo	84604	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 221-9873	492	25	19.8	20.1%	364 (74.0%)	4 (0.8%)	93 (18.9%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.7%)	83.8	66^th of 561 public elementary schools	88.2%		82.1	86^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.7%	20	58.2	68.8	61.1	71.5	55.2	65.7	50.0	60.7	71.9	74.1	76.7	$8,082	$493	$7,589
Centennial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	450 S. 400 East	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8400	779	31	25.3	32.3%	504 (64.7%)	7 (0.9%)	191 (24.5%)	14 (1.8%)	4 (0.5%)	18 (2.3%)	41 (5.3%)	54.1	258^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.0%		68.4	162^nd of 561 public elementary schools	71.1%	96	41.2	43.6	45.7	57.4	46.4	43.9	47.3	49.1	43.0	52.2	67.6

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