Orchard Elementary
921 Fox Lane, San Jose, CA 95131-1602
Summary
Orchard Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 30.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,012/1,734 (42nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 871/1,735 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 740 |
| Low-Income Students | 371 (50.1%) |
| English Learners | 293 (39.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.7 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 21.2% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,012 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 34.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 54% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.2% to 39.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 871 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.8-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 24.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 rank in California?
Orchard Elementary ranks No. 1,012 of 1,734 in reading and No. 871 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Orchard Elementary compare with other schools in San Jose?
Orchard Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 24 K–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Orchard Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Orchard Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 26 K–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard ElementaryThis school | 30.1% | 39.4% |
| Adelante Dual Language Academy | 40.6% | 47.0% |
| Adelante Dual Language Academy II | 18.6% | 27.3% |
