Orient-Macksburg High School is a rural public high school located in Orient, Iowa, United States, part of the Orient-Macksburg Community School District. Their mascot is the Bulldog. As of June 11, 2024, the School Board had voted to dissolve the school district.
Serving 54 students in grades 7-12, Orient-macksburg Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orient-macksburg Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Orient-macksburg Senior High School's student population of 54 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orient-macksburg Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orient-macksburg Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orient-macksburg Senior High School's ranking?
Orient-macksburg Senior High School is ranked #1055 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Orient-macksburg Senior High School often compared to?
Orient-macksburg Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lamoni High School, Lenox High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orient-macksburg Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Orient-macksburg Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Orient-macksburg Senior High School?
54 students attend Orient-macksburg Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Orient-macksburg Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Orient-macksburg Senior High School offer ?
Orient-macksburg Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orient-macksburg Senior High School part of?
Orient-macksburg Senior High School is part of Orient-Macksburg Comm School District.
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