Below Average
#2696 of 3,192 schools in MI
Orchard View Middle School
Middle School · Orchard View Schools · Muskegon, MI
A middle school in Muskegon, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35 SOUTH SHERIDAN DR, Muskegon, MI 49442
- Math 15% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard View Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
79.1%
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.
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Where Orchard View Middle 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Lakeshore Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Muskegon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.9 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.
Orchard View Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Middle School is listed in Orchard View Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard View Middle School
Orchard View Middle School is a public middle school in Muskegon, MI, part of Orchard View Schools, serving approximately 454 students in grades 5th-10th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,696 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard View Middle School
What grades does Orchard View Middle School serve?
Orchard View Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 10th.
How many students attend Orchard View Middle School?
Orchard View Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard View Middle School rank in MI?
Orchard View Middle School ranks #2,696 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Orchard View Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard View Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard View Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orchard View Middle School a charter school?
No, Orchard View Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard View Middle School a Title I school?
No, Orchard View Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard View Middle School?
79.1% of students at Orchard View Middle 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
- 5th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (231) 760-1500
- Area population (ZIP 49442)
- 44,412
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 49442; 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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