Orchard Hills School

Public PK, KG-5

 185 Marino Dr.
       Milford, CT  06460-6799


(203) 783-3566

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,086 Help


Students who attend Orchard Hills School usually attend:

Middle:    East Shore Middle School
High:    Joseph A. Foran High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details Orchard Hills School ranks worse than 55.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Milford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Milford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard Hills School is 11.5. 4 elementary schools in the Milford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Hills School is $22,086, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Milford School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Orchard Hills School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Hills School 271st of 492 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Orchard Hills School in the ranking list.)

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Milford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford School District 94th of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orchard Hills School

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Rank History for all students at Orchard Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.44 169th 570 70.4%
2007 75.54 147th 568 74.1%
2008 64.84 261st 565 53.8%
2009 68.60 240th 566 57.6%
2010 63.66 286th 579 50.6%
2011 68.87 230th 565 59.3%
2012 63.87 281st 564 50.2%
2013 69.95 220th 557 60.5%
2015 68.12 207th 551 62.4%
2016 72.60 160th 518 69.1%
2017 72.60 157th 519 69.7%
2018 73.70 159th 532 70.1%
2019 82.27 105th 522 79.9%
2021 57.46 238th 538 55.8%
2022 62.27 194th 490 60.4%
2023 42.49 272nd 491 44.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.59 106th 371 71.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.09 39th 302 87.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Orchard Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.48 101st 259 61.0%
2019 74.15 76th 242 68.6%
2021 59.44 195th 455 57.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Orchard Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.12 128th 262 51.1%
2021 43.42 242nd 445 45.6%
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Rank History for White students at Orchard Hills School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.61 172nd 296 41.9%
2019 60.73 128th 295 56.6%
2021 33.22 238th 327 27.2%
2022 48.70 154th 252 38.9%
2023 15.82 240th 262 8.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Orchard Hills School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 411 11 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1989 392 6 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1990 387 6 n/a 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 400
1991 398 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 492 12 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1993 511 11 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 513 15 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 463 10 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 463 10 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 430 11 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 459
1998 420 13 4 17 3 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 473 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 420 12 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 425 14 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2002 428 10 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 428 10 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 393 12 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 364 16 15 17 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2006 406 20 17 20 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 349 14 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 356 24 31 28 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 361 17 28 21 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 354 13 30 17 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2011 320 12 30 16 0 0 0 0 378
2012 317 20 30 16 0 0 0 0 383
2013 291 15 28 22 0 0 0 0 356
2014 274 15 32 20 0 0 0 0 341
2015 265 17 29 12 0 0 2 0 325
2016 299 19 31 17 0 0 4 0 370
2017 287 14 21 21 0 0 6 0 349
2018 269 10 17 30 0 0 11 0 337
2019 261 7 13 29 0 0 11 0 321
2020 255 4 10 42 0 0 11 0 322
2021 246 3 9 40 0 0 21 0 319
2022 255 12 12 47 0 0 17 0 343
2023 262 12 11 41 0 0 21 0 347

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orchard Hills School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 24.0 17.9 n/a
1989 404 23.0 17.5 n/a
1990 400 22.0 18.1 n/a
1991 407 22.0 18.5 n/a
1992 513 24.8 20.6 5.5
1993 535 27.9 19.2 0.7
1994 539 29.5 18.3 15.2
1995 486 28.9 16.8 13
1996 486 28.9 16.8 13
1997 459 29.1 15.8 5.9
1998 457 27.3 16.7 6.8
1999 482 30.5 15.8 13.7
2000 461 32.1 14.4 12.4
2001 464 34.5 13.4 n/a
2002 455 34.9 13.0 6.6
2003 455 34.9 13.0 6.6
2004 430 33.7 12.8 10.7
2005 412 26.5 15.5 n/a
2006 463 25.7 18.0 9.5
2007 399 27.7 14.4 14
2008 439 31.5 13.9 10
2009 427 34.6 13.6 10.3
2010 414 29.0 14.2 11.6
2011 378 29.6 12.7 9.3
2012 383 31.9 11.9 14.9
2013 356 28.1 12.6 19.4
2014 341 28.5 11.9 17.3
2015 325 24.0 13.5 20
2016 370 32.0 11.5 17.6
2017 349 30.0 11.6 16
2018 337 29.4 11.4 13.9
2019 321 28.0 11.4 20.2
2020 322 26.9 11.9 27.3
2021 319 30.6 10.4 27
2022 343 30.4 11.2 22.4
2023 347 30.0 11.5 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orchard Hills School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 24.0 17.9 n/a
1989 404 23.0 17.5 n/a
1990 400 22.0 18.1 n/a
1991 407 22.0 18.5 n/a
1992 513 24.8 20.6 5.5
1993 535 27.9 19.2 0.7
1994 539 29.5 18.3 15.2
1995 486 28.9 16.8 13
1996 486 28.9 16.8 13
1997 459 29.1 15.8 5.9
1998 457 27.3 16.7 6.8
1999 482 30.5 15.8 13.7
2000 461 32.1 14.4 12.4
2001 464 34.5 13.4 n/a
2002 455 34.9 13.0 6.6
2003 455 34.9 13.0 6.6
2004 430 33.7 12.8 10.7
2005 412 26.5 15.5 n/a
2006 463 25.7 18.0 9.5
2007 399 27.7 14.4 14
2008 439 31.5 13.9 10
2009 427 34.6 13.6 10.3
2010 414 29.0 14.2 11.6
2011 378 29.6 12.7 9.3
2012 383 31.9 11.9 14.9
2013 356 28.1 12.6 19.4
2014 341 28.5 11.9 17.3
2015 325 24.0 13.5 20
2016 370 32.0 11.5 17.6
2017 349 30.0 11.6 16
2018 337 29.4 11.4 13.9
2019 321 28.0 11.4 20.2
2020 322 26.9 11.9 27.3
2021 319 30.6 10.4 27
2022 343 30.4 11.2 22.4
2023 347 30.0 11.5 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orchard Hills School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $19,965
2019 $20,503
2020 $20,317
2021 $22,086

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard Hills School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 272nd of 491 Elementary schools
 35.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Hills School)83.643.1
 40.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)62.646
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orchard Hills School)87.336.2
 51.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)66.945.2
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Hills School)78.348.7
 29.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)66.748.6
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Hills School)76.148.7
 27.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)66.446.2
 20.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orchard Hills School)72.961
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)73.658.5
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orchard Hills School)59.336.2
 23.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)55.746
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.538.8
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students321347
 8.1%
African American712
 71.4%
American Indian00
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic2941
 41.4%
Pacific Islander00
White261262
 0.4%
Two or More Races1121
 90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.2%21.6%
 1.4%


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Students who attend Orchard Hills School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Shore Middle School
High : Joseph A. Foran High School

Orchard Hills School ranks 271st of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 347 students attended Orchard Hills School.

Students at Orchard Hills School are 76% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.


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