Orchard Lake Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)13%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
8%
Black
(19-20)42%
18%
White
(19-20)39%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Orchard Lake Middle School?
557 students attend Orchard Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Orchard Lake Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Orchard Lake Middle School offer ?
Orchard Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Orchard Lake Middle School part of?
Orchard Lake Middle School is part of West Bloomfield School District.
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