Very Good
#779 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 24% in state
Orchard View Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Hills Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Forest Hills Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2770 LEFFINGWELL AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Math 64% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard View Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 63% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Orchard View 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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
$87,969
Median home value
$292,500
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| East Oakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Knapp Forest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| North Pointe Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 879 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forest Hills Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard View Elementary School is listed in Forest Hills Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard View Elementary School
Orchard View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Forest Hills Public Schools, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard View Elementary School
What grades does Orchard View Elementary School serve?
Orchard View Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Orchard View Elementary School?
Orchard View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard View Elementary School rank in MI?
Orchard View Elementary School ranks #779 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Orchard View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard View Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard View Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orchard View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orchard View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orchard View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard View Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Orchard View 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (616) 493-8930
- Area population (ZIP 49525)
- 30,627
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 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 49525; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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