Serving 526 students in grades 2-3, Orchard Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Orchard Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Hills Elementary School is 0.22, 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 is Orchard Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Hills Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Hills Elementary School?
526 students attend Orchard Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Orchard Hills Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Hills Elementary School?
Orchard Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orchard Hills Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Hills Elementary School part of?
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