Orchard Elementary, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Orchard Elementary

Orchard Elementary is a small district in Santa Clara County serving kindergarten through eighth grade from a single campus in the San Jose area. The district encompasses a mixed residential community where housing costs are substantial, with home values significantly above the state median and rents climbing. The neighborhood is economically strained relative to income; monthly housing costs consume a notable share of typical household earnings.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic and Asian, with smaller populations of other groups. The enrollment is relatively stable across grades, with about three-quarters of the district population in tested grades three through eight.

In state assessments for 2024-25, Orchard's proficiency rates are low across both English language arts and math. In ELA, performance ranges from lower performance in the early elementary grades, rising notably in grades seven and eight. Math proficiency is generally weaker, with particularly sharp declines in grades six and eight, though grade seven performs considerably better. Science proficiency, measured in grades five and eight, is also below state targets. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Santa Clara County districts. A parent may want to look into what instructional strategies and supports the district is deploying to address these results, particularly in mathematics, where the performance picture is most concerning.

One recent development worth noting: voters approved a facilities improvement bond in November 2024, which will fund upgrades to the district's campus and be repaid through property tax increases on district parcels. For families considering the area, this represents both a capital investment in school infrastructure and an ongoing tax commitment.

Chronic absenteeism in the district runs above the countywide midpoint, suggesting that attendance patterns may be a factor in outcomes. The district's per-pupil spending is in the upper range for Santa Clara County, so resource constraints do not appear to be the primary driver of performance gaps. The data do not provide detail on special populations such as English learners or students with disabilities, so families with students in those categories should ask the district directly about support services and how outcomes compare for those groups.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

760

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 45%

Black 3%

White 5%

Asian 40%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

30%

—

Gr 3

20%

33%

Gr 4

18%

32%

Gr 5

28%

60%

Gr 6

29%

41%

Gr 7

48%

67%

Gr 8

30%

58%

Math

Gr ALL

23%

—

Gr 3

27%

30%

Gr 4

21%

40%

Gr 5

21%

34%

Gr 6

15%

22%

Gr 7

41%

45%

Gr 8

19%

Science

Gr 5

13%

29%

Gr 8

19%

44%

Gr HS

16%

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Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Orchard Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

28%

Grade 3

30%

Grade 4

28%

Grade 5

19%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

12%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

26%

Grade 3

25%

Grade 4

44%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

55%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

32%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

46%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.23M

Year-over-year change-4.4%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$845K to $1.5M

vs. state typical1.58x

vs. national typical3.34x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95131	San Jose	$1.4M	-4.5%	58.8%
95112	San Jose	$1.0M	-3.4%	23.9%
95134	San Jose	$1.1M	-5.2%	8.4%
95110	San Jose	$845K	-4.9%	6.3%
95133	San Jose	$1.2M	-4.9%	2.5%
95035	Milpitas	$1.5M	-3.0%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,448/mo

Year-over-year change+4.9%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$3,005 to $3,647/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95131	San Jose	$3,647	+4.9%	58.8%
95112	San Jose	$3,005	+4.1%	23.9%
95134	San Jose	$3,533	+6.2%	8.4%
95110	San Jose	$3,102	+6.3%	6.3%
95133	San Jose	$3,577	+3.6%	2.5%
95035	Milpitas	$3,464	+5.5%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$6,205/mo

Home price / national median income14.7x

Annual rent / national median income49.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,757/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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