Very Good
#73 of 280 schools in VT
Top 26% in state
Orchard School
Elementary School · South Burlington School District · South Burlington, VT
A South Burlington School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2 Baldwin Avenue, South Burlington, VT 05403
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,634/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Burlington), 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
$97,041
Median home value
$399,100
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
65.3%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Champlain SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| The Schoolhouse Learning Center, IncPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Burlington School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Orchard School is listed in South Burlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard School
Orchard School is a public elementary school in South Burlington, VT, part of South Burlington School District, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard School
What grades does Orchard School serve?
Orchard School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Orchard School?
Orchard School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard School is 12:1. 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 VT?
Orchard School ranks #73 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Orchard School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% 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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard School?
30.7% of students at 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (802) 652-7300
- Area population (ZIP 05403)
- 20,385
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 05403; 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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