The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Orchard School
Orchard School is a public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in North Salt Lake, a dense suburban city nestled along the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake and bordering Salt Lake City to the south. The school is part of the Davis School District, one of Utah’s larger districts, which recently opened a new comprehensive high school to relieve overcrowding and expanded optional full-day kindergarten districtwide in 2023. North Salt Lake itself has seen rapid population growth and has a mix of residential subdivisions, highway-oriented commercial strips, and industrial areas including warehousing and distribution facilities. The city lacks a traditional downtown; civic life centers on City Hall, and residents typically drive to shops and amenities. Housing values in the zip code are above the national median, and rents have risen noticeably in recent years, reflecting the area’s desirability and growth pressure.
Orchard School enrolls a student body of about 630 children. The majority of students are white, with the next largest groups identifying as Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and Asian. Just under one-fifth of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low level of economic need compared to many schools. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the reports reviewed. The school’s grade span means it does not administer a high school graduation measure, and no chronic absenteeism figures were provided.
On state assessments, Orchard School’s proficiency rates fall in a moderate range relative to the Davis County districts overall. In the most recent available testing, mathematics proficiency was below half, English language arts was just above half, and science was around half. When combined into an overall proficiency index, the school sits above the midpoint among the fourteen districts in Davis County. This suggests that while the school is not at the top of the county’s performance spectrum, it performs better than a typical district in the area. Parents may want to ask the school directly for trend data or subgroup breakdowns to get a fuller picture, especially since testing years vary (some results are from 2023–24, others from 2024–25) and Utah made a cut-score change in ELA that could affect comparability.
The school itself offers a standard elementary program for its grade band. No specialized programs, magnet themes, or extended course access were listed in the available data, and information on staffing ratios, discipline, and attendance was missing. As a traditional public school in a growing suburb, Orchard sits within a district that has been investing in facilities and early childhood offerings. The community context is one of steady residential development, a family-oriented feel, and a short commute to Salt Lake City.
Orchard School is a fit for families seeking an elementary school in a suburban, car-dependent setting with moderate academic outcomes relative to other Davis County districts. It serves a somewhat economically advantaged population and is part of a district that has recently expanded kindergarten and high school capacity. Parents who want details on special education services, English learner support, or specific enrichment offerings may need to contact the school directly, as those data were not included in the public records reviewed.
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