Orchard Drive Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
Should I attend Orchard Drive Elementary School or South Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Orchard Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
403 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1047 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
77
Grade 1 Students
82
78
Grade 2 Students
60
67
Grade 3 Students
91
91
Grade 4 Students
78
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
92%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
