About This School
Orchard School of Science Elementary School is located in Cleveland, OH and is one of 112 schools in Cleveland Metropolitan School District. It is a public school that serves 394 students in grades PK, K-9.
Orchard School of Science Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Orchard School of Science Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Orchard School of Science Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Orchard School of Science Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Orchard School of Science Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Ohio in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Orchard School of Science Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Orchard School of Science Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Ohio average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Orchard School of Science Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Cleveland Metropolitan District Spending
$14,147Per Pupil
The Cleveland Metropolitan spends $14,147 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cleveland Metropolitan District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Ohio, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Ohio Achievement Test Results and OGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Community School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Metro Catholic School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Waverly Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Walton Elementary School 0.6 miles | |
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| Buhrer Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-9
- Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Orchard School of Science Elementary School7901 Halle Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 631-1854
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Test Scores
About the OAT
What is it?
The Ohio Achievement Test is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, students in grades 4 and 7 are assessed in writing, and students in grades 5 and 8 are assessed in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of five levels: advanced, accelerated, proficient, basic or limited. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Math
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Science
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50%
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Social Studies
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Reading
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Science
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56%
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Social Studies
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39%
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90
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76
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91
Performance Index Results (2007)
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Social Studies
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Overall Score
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81
Performance Index Results (2008)
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Overall Score
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79
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72
Performance Index Results (2009)
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Overall Score
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Performance Index Results (2011)
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Ohio, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Ohio Achievement Test Results and OGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 394
45%
51%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Orchard School of Science Elementary School had 91% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Ohio had 36% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
50%
White
30%
Hispanic
14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Orchard School of Science Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Orchard School of Science Elementary School
chastity duncan: Orchard is a great school. The staff is great, the teachers are wonderful, and the principal Mrs.Knapp does a really great job of running her school in an orderly manner. I would recommend Orchard to any parent in the CMSD area!!
Submitted by a Parent on Feb 8, 2012
Orchard School of Science Elementary School
pegsnyder: Great children and great staff.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 12, 2012
Orchard School of Science Elementary School
pegsnyder: Orchard has great students and staff. They all work together for the good of all.
Submitted by a Teacher on Jan 12, 2012
Orchard School of Science Elementary School
5
Tamera Zelwin is the best math teacher I have ever met. She should be given a medal for the work she performs. School administration is fantastic. School lunches are the most disgusting thing I have ever seen.
Submitted by a Parent on Dec 7, 2011
About Cleveland, OH
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Cleveland | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,928 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 25% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 49% / 51% | 66%/33% |
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