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Orchard Elementary School vs. Hemlock Elementary School

Should you attend Orchard Elementary School or Hemlock 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.
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School Overview

School
Orchard Elementary School
805 North Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Hemlock Elementary School
400 Hemlock St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Orchard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 415 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 412 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
415 students
412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orchard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hemlock Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orchard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hemlock Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orchard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hemlock Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vacaville Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vacaville Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2227 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#4469 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orchard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hemlock Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in CA)
34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vacaville Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hemlock Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vacaville Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vacaville Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hemlock Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vacaville Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Orchard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hemlock Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
76
68
Grade 1 Students
58
58
Grade 2 Students
53
61
Grade 3 Students
54
58
Grade 4 Students
69
49
Grade 5 Students
60
63
Grade 6 Students
45
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orchard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hemlock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orchard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hemlock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orchard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hemlock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orchard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hemlock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orchard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hemlock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Orchard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hemlock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orchard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hemlock Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vacaville Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orchard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hemlock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orchard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hemlock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orchard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hemlock Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vacaville Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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