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#367 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 12% in state

Orchard Hills Elementary School

Elementary School · Novi Community School District · Novi, MI

A Novi Community School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

41900 QUINCE DR, Novi, MI 48375

  • Math 69% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 64% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.4 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$15,191
Chronic Absenteeism18.6%

Students at Orchard Hills Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Orchard Hills Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated755/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Novi), 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

$112,978

Median home value

$348,900

Median rent

$1,880/mo

College educated

62.8%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Village Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–40.8 mi515Compare →
Novi Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–42.0 mi518Compare →
Amerman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–52.1 mi556Compare →
Cooke SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–122.2 mi120Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Novi Community School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$15,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orchard Hills Elementary School is listed in Novi Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orchard Hills Elementary School

Orchard Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Novi, MI, part of Novi Community School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orchard Hills Elementary School

What grades does Orchard Hills Elementary School serve?

Orchard Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Orchard Hills Elementary School?

Orchard Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hills Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orchard Hills Elementary School rank in MI?

Orchard Hills Elementary School ranks #367 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Orchard Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orchard Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Hills Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Hills Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Orchard Hills Elementary School a charter school?

No, Orchard Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Orchard Hills Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Orchard Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Hills Elementary School?

24.7% of students at Orchard Hills Elementary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.6%
Area population (ZIP 48375)
23,927
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
41.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 48375; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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