Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Douglas T. Orchard School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglas T. Orchard School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Douglas T. Orchard School's student population of 465 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas T. Orchard School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas T. Orchard School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
44%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
45%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas T. Orchard School's ranking?
Douglas T. Orchard School is ranked #866 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Douglas T. Orchard School often compared to?
Douglas T. Orchard Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside School, Gearld Wright School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Douglas T. Orchard School?
465 students attend Douglas T. Orchard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Douglas T. Orchard School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas T. Orchard School?
Douglas T. Orchard School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Douglas T. Orchard School offer ?
Douglas T. Orchard School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Douglas T. Orchard School part of?
Douglas T. Orchard School is part of Granite School District.
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