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#995 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 47% in state
Orchard Lane Elementary
Elementary School · New Berlin School District · New Berlin, WI
A New Berlin School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2015 S Sunnyslope Rd, New Berlin, WI 53151
- Math 70% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orchard Lane Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Orchard Lane Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,058/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Berlin), 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
$99,248
Median home value
$351,300
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53151; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Academy-greenfieldPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Walker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 588 | 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.
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.
New Berlin School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard Lane Elementary is listed in New Berlin School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Lane Elementary
Orchard Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in New Berlin, WI, part of New Berlin School District, serving approximately 468 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #995 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard Lane Elementary
What grades does Orchard Lane Elementary serve?
Orchard Lane Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Orchard Lane Elementary?
Orchard Lane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Lane Elementary 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 Lane Elementary rank in WI?
Orchard Lane Elementary ranks #995 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Orchard Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Lane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Lane Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Lane Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orchard Lane Elementary a charter school?
No, Orchard Lane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Lane Elementary a Title I school?
No, Orchard Lane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Lane Elementary?
20.3% of students at Orchard Lane Elementary 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
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (262) 789-6500
- Area population (ZIP 53151)
- 32,865
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53151; 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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