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Orchard View Early Elementary

Elementary School · Orchard View Schools · Muskegon, MI

An elementary school in Muskegon, MI serving grades Pre-K – 1st.

2820 MACARTHUR RD, Muskegon, MI 49442

16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 36 schools in Muskegon.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Student Progress—Not Available

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Academics5.6Average55%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 36 schools in Muskegon

Resources & Environment6.2Average45%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1

District spending per student$16,188

Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Orchard View Early Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
County Safety: Low160/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$50,069

Median home value

$116,100

Median rent

$889/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Cardinal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified	4.5	K–9	1.0 mi	644	Compare →
Timberland AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified	4.5	K–8	1.8 mi	678	Compare →
Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified	Not rated	K–12	2.6 mi	21	Compare →
Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified	6.1	PK–12	2.7 mi	117	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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Orchard View Schools

Schools in district: 5
Rank in district: #3 of 5
District spending per student: $16,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orchard View Early Elementary is listed in Orchard View Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orchard View Early Elementary

Orchard View Early Elementary is a public elementary school in Muskegon, MI, part of Orchard View Schools, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,934 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orchard View Early Elementary

What grades does Orchard View Early Elementary serve?

Orchard View Early Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.

How many students attend Orchard View Early Elementary?

Orchard View Early Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Early Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Early Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orchard View Early Elementary rank in MI?

Orchard View Early Elementary ranks #1,934 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Orchard View Early Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Orchard View Early Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Orchard View Early Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Orchard View Early Elementary a Title I school?

No, Orchard View Early Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard View Early Elementary?

83.6% of students at Orchard View Early Elementary 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: Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment: 371
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 23
Type: regular
Setting: Fringe Rural
County: Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 43.7%
Phone: (231) 760-1850
Area population (ZIP 49442): 44,412
Area average commute: 22.6 min
Area median age: 36.6

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

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.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 49442; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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