D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Orchard Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1800 Wisdom Way, Modesto, CA 95355
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in California
Growth
D
Students gain 0.80 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
604
Students
enrolled
22.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%46/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.80 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 17th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−7 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−2 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%47%reading -22 pts, math -17 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%22%reading -3 pts, math -12 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading -2 pts, math -6 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1800 Wisdom Way
City Modesto
ZIP Code 95355
District 0638670
NCES School ID 063867001813
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95355

Understanding the community around Orchard Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,266
Per Capita Income $37,631
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $414,500
Median Rent $1,600
Owner-Occupied 61.1%
Renter-Occupied 38.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Orchard Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 55.6%
White 23.5%
Two or More Races 10.1%
Black 4.8%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 604
Teachers (FTE) 26.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Orchard Elementary?
Orchard Elementary has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Orchard Elementary?
Orchard Elementary has 604 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1.
What grades does Orchard Elementary serve?
Orchard Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Orchard Elementary receive per student?
Orchard Elementary receives $14,400 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Orchard Elementary in 95355 ▼
Avg Home Value
$491,729
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,131
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
38.9%

Other Schools in 95355

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026