Orchard Place School serves 66 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
3%
7%
White
73%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted47%
23.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Orchard Place School?
66 students attend Orchard Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Orchard Place School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Place School?
Orchard Place School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orchard Place School offer ?
Orchard Place School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Place School part of?
Orchard Place School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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