Very Good
#1828 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Orchard View
School · Twin Hills Union Elementary · Sebastopol, CA
A Twin Hills Union Elementary charter school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Watertrough Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472
- Math 42% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Orchard View score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orchard View sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sebastopol), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,775
Median home value
$995,200
Median rent
$1,918/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumfield AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 2.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Greenacre HomesPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 3–12 | 2.6 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Summerfield Waldorf School and FarmPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 256 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Twin Hills Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard View is listed in Twin Hills Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard View
Orchard View is a public school in Sebastopol, CA, part of Twin Hills Union Elementary, serving approximately 228 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,828 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard View
What grades does Orchard View serve?
Orchard View serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Orchard View?
Orchard View has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard View?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard View is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard View rank in CA?
Orchard View ranks #1,828 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Orchard View's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard View has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Orchard View?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard View has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orchard View a charter school?
Yes, Orchard View is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Orchard View a Title I school?
No, Orchard View is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard View?
23.7% of students at Orchard View qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sonoma County
- Phone
- (707) 823-4709
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95472)
- 28,588
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95472; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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