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1040 Q Street, Rio Linda, CA 95673-1532
Summary
Orchard Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 36.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
38.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 36.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,987/4,657 (36th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,346/4,657 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 366 |
| Low-Income Students | 276 (75.4%) |
| English Learners | 67 (18.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.5 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period. Math rose 6.4 points from last year and rose 8.2 points over the full period.
•Math +8.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 22.5% to 45.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,987 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 33.3% 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 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.0% to 40.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,346 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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. 9 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 21 K–6 schools in Twin Rivers Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Orchard Elementary ranks No. 2,987 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,346 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. 8 in reading and No. 5 in math among 21 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.9% meet the reading standard and 34.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Orchard Elementary compare with other schools in Rio Linda?
Orchard Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Rio Linda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rio LindaHow does Orchard Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Orchard Elementary is No. 84 in reading and No. 56 in math proficiency among the 140 K–6 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard ElementaryThis school | 38.1% | 36.7% |
| Dry Creek Elementary | 43.7% | 45.6% |
| Westside Elementary | 35.9% | 39.0% |
