Orchard Hills School

Summary:

Orchard Hills School is an elementary school located in Santaquin, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 572 students. While the school is part of the Nebo School District, which is ranked 55 out of 98 districts in Utah, Orchard Hills School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 304 and 420 out of 509-572 schools.

Orchard Hills School faces several challenges that set it apart from the nearby schools in the Nebo District. The school's test scores consistently underperform compared to the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling below the state levels. Additionally, Orchard Hills School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.67%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 14.63% to 59.52%. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (24.8) than the nearby schools, which range from 20.6 to 27.5.

The data suggests that Orchard Hills School may be facing unique challenges or factors that are impacting its performance. The school's declining statewide ranking over the past several years indicates that it is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in the state. While the higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Orchard Hills School could be a contributing factor to the lower test scores, the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address these areas of concern and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 168 E 610 S
       Santaquin, UT  84655


(801) 754-5106

District: Nebo District

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,115 Help


Students who attend Orchard Hills School usually attend:

Middle:    Mt. Nebo Middle
    Payson Junior High
High:    Payson High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.8 Help
Number of students:  572

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
Hispanic:
14.5%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orchard Hills School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 22nd among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Nebo District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Orchard Hills School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Orchard Hills School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Nebo District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Hills School is $8,115, which is the 5th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Nebo District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard Hills School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Hills School 370th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Orchard Hills School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Nebo District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebo District 55th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orchard Hills School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Orchard Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 63.76 186th 498 62.7%
2009 5.62 503rd 509 1.2%
2010 75.73 98th 518 81.1%
2011 73.85 130th 563 76.9%
2012 62.78 252nd 579 56.5%
2013 60.97 263rd 576 54.3%
2014 35.45 357th 509 29.9%
2015 41.43 333rd 537 38.0%
2016 43.00 320th 533 40.0%
2017 32.23 374th 526 28.9%
2018 23.67 420th 528 20.5%
2019 40.59 364th 572 36.4%
2021 48.19 304th 559 45.6%
2022 29.19 394th 551 28.5%
2023 29.71 394th 561 29.8%
2024 36.28 370th 561 34.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Orchard Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.99 394th 435 9.4%
2023 18.14 367th 428 14.3%
2024 18.60 375th 429 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Orchard Hills School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 42.00 148th 200 26.0%
2009 0.02 205th 205 0.0%
2010 61.16 82nd 201 59.2%
2011 64.26 76th 222 65.8%
2012 59.47 121st 238 49.2%
2013 68.49 72nd 243 70.4%
2014 27.36 145th 185 21.6%
2015 56.84 93rd 210 55.7%
2016 68.38 61st 209 70.8%
2017 36.59 146th 206 29.1%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Orchard Hills School Test Scores
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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Open Quote The principal and some of the teachers (even one who is allegedly trained in special education for skills class) have very little awareness of how to handle autistic children who are in a general education setting. In their defense, they very quickly moved my child out of the school once I became actively involved in making sure he got the education he needed. They are very well equipped with children who have minor emotional problems, however, and can still remain in the general education setting. My child had a bully and the principal and ALL the teachers got together to form a proactive plan to keep both children separated. I have another child in the school who is shy and emotionally sensitive. His teacher was excellent this year, and found ways to build his self esteem. Because of this, his grades were stellar! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Orchard Hills School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 542 3 3 59 2 n/a n/a 0 609
2008 635 5 1 86 2 n/a n/a 0 729
2009 624 6 1 75 4 n/a n/a 0 710
2010 593 5 2 61 4 n/a n/a 97 762
2011 654 7 3 61 1 1 3 0 730
2012 680 8 3 51 0 0 4 0 746
2013 701 7 3 64 1 0 8 0 784
2014 689 6 3 62 1 0 7 0 768
2015 706 7 3 83 2 1 7 0 809
2016 712 7 3 77 1 2 4 0 806
2017 694 8 2 89 3 1 3 0 800
2018 679 7 1 98 5 1 7 0 798
2019 509 2 1 38 5 0 5 0 560
2020 499 3 0 40 3 1 3 0 549
2021 419 3 0 53 2 6 10 0 493
2022 431 4 1 62 0 5 11 0 514
2023 467 6 0 83 0 7 9 0 572

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 Hills School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 609 27.5 22.1 5.6
2008 729 31.5 23.1 n/a
2009 710 8.3 20.3 38.9
2010 762 32.0 23.8 57.1
2011 730 28.7 25.3 40.1
2012 746 33.0 22.5 75.7
2013 784 31.5 24.8 89.7
2014 768 30.2 25.3 45.3
2015 809 n/a n/a 41.8
2016 806 n/a n/a 41.3
2017 800 30.2 26.4 37.4
2018 798 n/a n/a 26.1
2019 560 24.5 22.8 25
2020 549 24.5 22.4 27.1
2021 493 n/a n/a 24.7
2022 514 21.5 23.9 19.5
2023 572 23.0 24.8 28.7

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 Hills School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 609 27.5 22.1 5.6
2008 729 31.5 23.1 n/a
2009 710 8.3 20.3 38.9
2010 762 32.0 23.8 57.1
2011 730 28.7 25.3 40.1
2012 746 33.0 22.5 75.7
2013 784 31.5 24.8 89.7
2014 768 30.2 25.3 45.3
2015 809 n/a n/a 41.8
2016 806 n/a n/a 41.3
2017 800 30.2 26.4 37.4
2018 798 n/a n/a 26.1
2019 560 24.5 22.8 25
2020 549 24.5 22.4 27.1
2021 493 n/a n/a 24.7
2022 514 21.5 23.9 19.5
2023 572 23.0 24.8 28.7

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 Hills School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $602 (7.4%) $7,513 (92.6%) $8,115

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard Hills 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 364th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 394th of 561 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Hills School)28.236
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)43.444.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard Hills School)43.650
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)47.749.7
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Hills School)40.323.7
 16.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)4342.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Hills School)43.127.9
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)46.447.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Orchard Hills School)58.330.1
 28.2%
   4th Grade Science (Nebo District)5048.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Hills School)40.841.5
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)46.746.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Hills School)49.341.3
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)48.142.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Orchard Hills School)64.550.6
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Nebo District)53.450.6
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students560572
 2.1%
African American26
 200%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3883
 118.4%
Pacific Islander07
White509467
 8.3%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%28.7%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Hills School

In the 2022-23 school year, 572 students attended Orchard Hills School.

Students at Orchard Hills School are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Mt. Nebo Middle
Middle : Payson Junior High
High : Payson High

Orchard Hills School ranks 370th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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