Best Schools in Orchard, CO
Orchard, CO has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,732 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Orchard exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orchard, CO
The top high schools in Orchard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weldon Valley Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 84 Students
2. Platte Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District No. Re-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
3. Weld Central Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District Re-3j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students
4. Wiggins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orchard, CO
The top middle schools in Orchard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District No. Re-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 245 Students
2. Weld Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District Re-3j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
3. Wiggins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orchard, CO
The top elementary schools in Orchard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District No. Re-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
2. Hoff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld County School District Re-3j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
3. Weldon Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 151 Students
4. Wiggins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 508 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orchard, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orchard, CO has a total population of 479 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orchard, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Orchard, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orchard, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orchard, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Orchard, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orchard, CO
How many schools are in Orchard, CO?
Orchard, CO has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,732 students in total.
How do schools in Orchard perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Orchard score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Orchard exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orchard?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations