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1800 Wisdom Way, Modesto, CA 95355-8836
Summary
Orchard Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 26th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
30.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,956/4,657 (15th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,965/4,657 (36th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 579 |
| Low-Income Students | 425 (73.4%) |
| English Learners | 71 (12.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 11.1 points from last year and fell 6.9 points over the full period. Math fell 7.3 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 24.5% to 29.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,956 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
13.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 26.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 46% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 41%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.4% to 36.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,965 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
10.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Orchard Elementary compare within the district?
Orchard Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–5 schools in Sylvan Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Orchard Elementary ranks No. 3,956 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,965 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Orchard Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 21.9% meet the reading standard and 28.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Orchard Elementary compare with other schools in Modesto?
Orchard Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoHow does Orchard Elementary compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Orchard Elementary is No. 17 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 24 K–5 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard ElementaryThis school | 30.8% | 26.3% |
| Coleman F. Brown Elementary | 19.1% | 22.0% |
| Standiford Elementary | 39.6% | 42.9% |
