Serving 65 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (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 65 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orient-macksburg Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orient-macksburg Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1079 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orient-macksburg Senior High School's ranking?
Orient-macksburg Senior High School is ranked #1079 out of 1,221 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, Nodaway Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orient-macksburg Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Orient-macksburg Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orient-macksburg Senior High School?
65 students attend Orient-macksburg Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Orient-macksburg Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orient-macksburg Senior High School?
Orient-macksburg Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orient-macksburg Senior High School offer ?
Orient-macksburg Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
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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