Orient-Macksburg Community School District

The Orient-Macksburg Community School District consists of two schools: Orient Elementary School and Orient-Macksburg Senior High School. Both schools have relatively low state rankings compared to other schools in Iowa, with Orient Elementary ranked 451 out of 574 elementary schools and Orient-Macksburg Senior High ranked 273 out of 338 high schools.

The test scores for both schools are generally below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, 6th grade students at Orient Elementary scored 60% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 72.7%. Both schools also have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, with Orient Elementary at 60.71% and Orient-Macksburg Senior High at 65.15%, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.

Despite the high spending per student at both schools, with Orient Elementary at $16,771 and Orient-Macksburg Senior High at $15,650, the low test scores suggest that the funding may not be translating into improved academic outcomes. Additionally, the lack of student-teacher ratio information for Orient-Macksburg Senior High School is a notable gap in the data, as this metric can provide valuable insights into the learning environment and potential support available for students.