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#3273 of 3,441 schools in OH

Orchard School

Elementary School · Cleveland Municipal

4200 Bailey Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Enrollment

497

Student-Teacher

17.8:1

Score

3.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#3,273 of 3,441

In Cleveland

#120 of 152

public schools

In district

#79 of 93

Cleveland Municipal

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Orchard School

3.4/10

Elementary School in Cleveland · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.9/10

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About Orchard School

Orchard School is a public elementary school in Cleveland, OH, part of Cleveland Municipal. Orchard School serves approximately 497 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Orchard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,273 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Orchard School show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.3 pts below district
  • This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 4.7
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

66% of students at Orchard School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,255
Chronic Absenteeism66%

Orchard School — Students at Orchard School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 40.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
20.1%
ELA
26.1%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.8/10.

How Orchard School Compares

See how Orchard School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.4/10
5th percentile in OH
Academic
3.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
4.9/10
Below Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
66.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

4200 Bailey Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Orchard School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Menlo Park Academy (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST ROCCO SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Paul L Dunbar Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cleveland, see our Cleveland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
URBAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Cleveland 0.3 mi 6.9
Joseph M Gallagher School Cleveland 0.5 mi 5.5
Menlo Park Academy Cleveland 0.4 mi 8.3
Near West Intergenerational School Cleveland 0.5 mi 5.8
ST IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL Cleveland 0.5 mi 5.0
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy Cleveland 0.7 mi 5.7
METRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cleveland 0.5 mi 7.0
Lincoln Park Academy Cleveland 0.7 mi 6.5
Paul L Dunbar Elementary School Cleveland 0.6 mi 7.7
Waverly Elementary School Cleveland 0.6 mi 3.2
Walton School Cleveland 0.7 mi 3.1
Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation Cleveland 0.7 mi 3.1
Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation Cleveland 0.7 mi 3.2
West Cleveland Drop Back In dba Frederick Douglass High Scho Cleveland 0.7 mi 2.9
ST ROCCO SCHOOL Cleveland 0.8 mi 8.2
Max S Hayes High School Cleveland 0.9 mi 4.2
Lincoln West School Of Global Studies Cleveland 1.0 mi 5.4
Lincoln West School of Science & Health Cleveland 1.0 mi 6.2
THE BRIDGE AVENUE SCHOOL Cleveland 1.1 mi
Clark School Cleveland 0.9 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44113 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,140

Median Home Value

$295,400

Median Rent

$1,374/mo

Population

19,619

College Educated

53.9%

Homeownership

25.5%

Avg Commute

20.1 min

Poverty Rate

24.1%

Median Age

32.2

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Dunloe Elementary School Columbus, OH 3.4
Leverette Elementary School Toledo, OH 3.4
Michigan Primary School Ashtabula, OH 3.4
Sunbeam Cleveland, OH 3.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Orchard School

What grades does Orchard School serve?

Orchard School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Orchard School?

Orchard School has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orchard School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orchard School rank in OH?

Orchard School ranks #3,273 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Orchard School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orchard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Orchard School a charter school?

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

Is Orchard School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Transit Score
48 Some Transit
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cuyahoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
66.0%

District

Cleveland Municipal
District Enrollment
33,841
Schools in District
93
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,255
District Rank
#79 of 93

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