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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:
59th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,812 Help


Students who attend Orchard School usually attend:

Middle:    Canyon View Junior High
High:    Timpanogos High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.3 Help
Number of students:  710

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.1%
Hispanic:
26.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.3% Help


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Compare Details Orchard School ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 14th among 49 ranked elementary schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.04. (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.
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Compare Details Orchard School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Alpine District.  (See more...)
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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 59th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Orchard School in the ranking list.)

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Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 70.76 135th 498 72.9%
2009 65.83 187th 509 63.3%
2010 61.76 217th 518 58.1%
2011 57.81 282nd 563 49.9%
2012 62.37 253rd 579 56.3%
2013 73.28 130th 576 77.4%
2014 70.32 126th 509 75.2%
2015 71.38 132nd 537 75.4%
2016 73.10 118th 533 77.9%
2017 77.83 88th 526 83.3%
2018 63.38 195th 528 63.1%
2019 73.09 138th 572 75.9%
2021 89.04 37th 559 93.4%
2022 83.59 70th 551 87.3%
2023 83.50 72nd 561 87.2%
2024 85.04 59th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.79 29th 435 93.3%
2023 86.42 27th 428 93.7%
2024 84.59 40th 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.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, October 25, 2019

Open Quote 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

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

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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 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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orchard School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 138th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 72nd 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)48.662.5
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)52.752.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard School)46.745.8
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)54.454.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard School)63.374.4
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)53.552.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard School)59.674.4
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)54.158.9
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Orchard School)73.781.1
 7.4%
   4th Grade Science (Alpine District)5957.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard School)63.971.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)56.258.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard School)52.171.5
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)53.653.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Orchard School)71.186.9
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Alpine District)60.358.5
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard School)56.152.7
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)55.854.7
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orchard School)58.250.6
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)44.748.2
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Orchard School)60.261.2
 1%
   6th Grade Science (Alpine District)63.664.4
 0.8%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students784710
 9.4%
African American22
American Indian12
 100%
Asian77
Hispanic176188
 6.8%
Pacific Islander98
 11.1%
White565469
 17%
Two or More Races2434
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.2%26.3%
 17.2%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 710 students attended Orchard School.

Students who attend Orchard School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Canyon View Junior High
High : Timpanogos High

Students at Orchard School are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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


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