Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orange City Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Orange City Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange City Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Orange City Elementary School?
457 students attend Orange City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Orange City Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange City Elementary School?
Orange City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange City Elementary School offer ?
Orange City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange City Elementary School part of?
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