Orchard View School

56734 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540

357 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Orchard View School, located at 56734 Northridge Dr in Middlebury, Indiana, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Middlebury Community Schools district. It is primarily recognized as an alternative education setting designed to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, individualized pacing, and personalized instruction to help students stay on track toward graduation and prepare for life after high school.

The atmosphere at Orchard View is typically characterized by smaller class sizes and a more intimate connection between students and faculty. By emphasizing mentorship and a tailored curriculum, the school aims to address the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. Its presence in the Middlebury community reflects the district's commitment to ensuring that every student has access to an educational pathway that aligns with their personal goals and circumstances, ultimately fostering a higher rate of student success and engagement.

357

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard View School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	25
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
315 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.0 %)
Two or More
14 (3.9 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Middlebury Community Schools
Phone:	(574)825-5405
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 1