Hemlock Elementary School vs. Orchard Elementary School
Should you attend Hemlock Elementary School or Orchard Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hemlock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Orchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hemlock Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
413 students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4469 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2227 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
98
Grade 1 Students
55
36
Grade 2 Students
51
60
Grade 3 Students
55
56
Grade 4 Students
61
54
Grade 5 Students
48
71
Grade 6 Students
58
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
34%
25%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
46%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
15%