Orchard Academies 2B

orchard2b.lausd.org

352 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Orchard Academies 2B, located at 6411 Orchard Ave. in Bell, California, is a public middle school that operates under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As part of the larger Orchard Academies complex, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum aimed at preparing students for the rigors of high school while promoting personal growth and community involvement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student achievement and the integration of technology in the classroom, as evidenced by its digital presence and resource-sharing through the School Loop platform. By focusing on both core academic standards and social-emotional development, Orchard Academies 2B seeks to cultivate a culture of high expectations and inclusivity. The school serves the local Bell community by providing a structured setting where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education and develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

352

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Academies 2B
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	339
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
339 (96.3%)
White
10 (2.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)826-3900
Website:	http://orchard2b.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 153