Orchard Elementary School

Orchard Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1800 Wisdom Way,  Modesto, CA
Sylvan Union Elementary School District
4.4
580 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Mary Jones--interim
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
40.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
9.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
578:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
54.1%
White
24.7%
Two or more races
11.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Black
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/29/2025
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Orcahard Owl's Elementary! The teachers are truly outstan ding - caring, passionate, and incredibly dedicated to their students. They go above and beyond to make learning engaging and accessible for every child. My child comes home excited to share what they’ve...
1.0 parent
1/24/2025
No involvement with parents. Don’t allow the kids to do anything extra. Have to be quiet during their recesses. Only allows the kids so much time to eat (some kids eat faster than others. Make a special table for kids to move to who take longer to eat). They don’t even get a full recess due to them...
5.0 parent
8/5/2017
Orchard is a great school with even better staff! I am so grateful to all the Owls
5.0 parent
2/2/2017
It has been a great experience. Unlike mine with Freedom. The staff is very welcoming and kid friendly. The Principle is always out front after school very approachable. Unlike Freedom. Looking forward to both my kids attend Orchard next year.

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