Orchard Gardens K-8 School

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724 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School, located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is a public school within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its commitment to comprehensive student development, blending rigorous academic standards with a strong emphasis on arts, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As a Pilot School, Orchard Gardens has increased autonomy over its budget, staffing, and curriculum, which allows it to tailor its educational approach to meet the specific needs of its student body.

The school is particularly recognized for its transformative history and its focus on fostering a positive school culture. By integrating music, visual arts, and physical education into the daily curriculum, Orchard Gardens seeks to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student creativity and critical thinking. Additionally, the school works closely with local partners and families to create a supportive environment, aiming to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that students are prepared for high school and beyond.

724

Total Students

70.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	299
Black	377
Asian	8
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
377 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
299 (41.3 %)
White
23 (3.2 %)
Two or More
10 (1.4 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-1656
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	72
Grade 6	86
Grade 7	76
Grade 8	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	345	47.7%
Male	379	52.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)