Orchard Elementary School

About Orchard Elementary School

Orchard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the city of Orchard, Colorado. The school serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Orchard Elementary School has a long history of providing a quality education to its students. The school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where students can learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Orchard Elementary School offers a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of all students. There are many clubs and organizations for students to participate in, such as student council, art club, and robotics. The school also offers a variety of enrichment classes, such as music, art, and physical education.
Orchard Elementary School is dedicated to providing its students with a quality education that prepares them for success in the future. The school is committed to providing a safe, caring environment and a curriculum that meets the needs of its students. The teachers and staff at Orchard Elementary School strive to ensure that each student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	6400 Howells Ferry Rd Mobile, AL 36618
Phone:	(251) 221-1571
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	501 students

Overview Orchard Elementary School

Orchard Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Orchard Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Orchard Elementary School

Orchard Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Orchard Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.