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South Colby Elementary School vs. Orchard Heights Elementary School

Should you attend South Colby Elementary School or Orchard Heights 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
South Colby Elementary School
3281 Banner Road Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Orchard Heights Elementary School
2288 Fircrest Dr Se
Port Orchard, WA 98366
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

South Colby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Colby Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orchard Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
296 students
550 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Colby 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Colby Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orchard Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Colby 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Colby Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Kitsap School District and the state of Washington, 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Kitsap School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#438 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#628 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Colby 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in WA)
52%
(Top 30% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Colby Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Kitsap School District and Washington 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Kitsap School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Colby Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Kitsap School District and Washington 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Kitsap School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Colby Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orchard Heights Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
42
90
Grade 1 Students
43
84
Grade 2 Students
52
86
Grade 3 Students
56
88
Grade 4 Students
48
90
Grade 5 Students
55
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Colby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, 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 American Indian at Orchard Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Colby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Colby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Colby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orchard Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Colby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at South Colby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, 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 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Orchard Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
12%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Colby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Kitsap School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.43
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Colby Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Kitsap School District and Washington, 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Kitsap School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Colby Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Kitsap School District and Washington, 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 Orchard Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Kitsap School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(22-23 School Year Data)
9%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Colby Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Kitsap School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orchard Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Kitsap School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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