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#813 of 1,015 schools in UT

Douglas T. Orchard School

Elementary School · Granite District · West Valley City, UT

A Granite District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6744 W 3800 S, West Valley City, UT 84128

  • Math 19% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2025)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.8% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.6% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$11,000
Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

Students at Douglas T. Orchard School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
20%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Douglas T. Orchard 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 Salt Lake City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,286

Median home value

$404,600

Median rent

$1,838/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gearld Wright SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–61.0 mi523Compare →
Whittier SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–61.0 mi520Compare →
Copper Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–61.1 mi435Compare →
Lake Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–61.1 mi398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Granite District

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#46 of 84
District spending per student
$11,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Douglas T. Orchard School is listed in Granite District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Douglas T. Orchard School

Douglas T. Orchard School is a public elementary school in West Valley City, UT, part of Granite District, serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #813 of 1,015 schools in UT.

State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Douglas T. Orchard School

What grades does Douglas T. Orchard School serve?

Douglas T. Orchard School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Douglas T. Orchard School?

Douglas T. Orchard School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas T. Orchard School?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas T. Orchard School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas T. Orchard School rank in UT?

Douglas T. Orchard School ranks #813 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Douglas T. Orchard School's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas T. Orchard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Douglas T. Orchard School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas T. Orchard School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Douglas T. Orchard School a charter school?

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

Is Douglas T. Orchard School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas T. Orchard School?

61.3% of students at Douglas T. Orchard 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Salt Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.7%
Area population (ZIP 84128)
32,072
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
30.7
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 84128; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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