Excellent
#109 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 6% in state
Orchard View School
Elementary School · Middlebury Community Schools · Middlebury, IN
A Middlebury Community Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
56734 Northridge Dr, Middlebury, IN 46540
- Math 76% vs IN 47% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard View School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Orchard View School 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,664
Median home value
$297,800
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| York Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–3 | 3.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–3 | Not available | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Middlebury Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard View School is listed in Middlebury Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard View School
Orchard View School is a public elementary school in Middlebury, IN, part of Middlebury Community Schools, serving approximately 341 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard View School
What grades does Orchard View School serve?
Orchard View School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Orchard View School?
Orchard View School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard View School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard View School rank in IN?
Orchard View School ranks #109 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Orchard View School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard View School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orchard View School a charter school?
No, Orchard View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard View School a Title I school?
No, Orchard View School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard View School?
28.7% of students at Orchard View School 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (574) 825-5405
- Area population (ZIP 46540)
- 13,239
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46540; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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