Top Rankings
Orchard View Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,129 students in Orchard View Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Orchard View Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,129 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orchard View Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 48% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#700 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
28%
18%
% White
52%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,894 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,070
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,894
$17,693
Best Orchard View Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard View Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 N Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Grades: K-9
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Grades: 5-10
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orchard View Early Elementary School
Magnet School
2820 Macarthur Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Grades: PK-1
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,129 students.
What is the rank of Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District is ranked #705 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orchard View Schools School District?
52% of Orchard View Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orchard View Schools School District?
Orchard View Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Orchard View Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,894 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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