Orchard Elementary
Modesto, CA · Sylvan Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
3,048th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 46%· Stable
1800 Wisdom Way, Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100NCES ID 063867001813Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Orchard Elementary 3,048th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2015 to 46th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 260 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 604 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1992, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.7% | 55.6% | ▲ 12.9 pts | |
| White | 41.4% | 23.5% | ▼ 17.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 10.1% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.1% | 4.8% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 4.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1992. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $492K in zip 95355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Orchard Elementary in?
Orchard Elementary is part of the Sylvan Union Elementary district in Modesto, California.
Is Orchard Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Orchard Elementary 3,048th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Orchard Elementary?
Hispanic 56%, White 24%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 5% (604 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Orchard Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95355 is $492K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.