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 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orient Elementary 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 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orient Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Orient Elementary School's student population of 75 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
At Orient-Macksburg we provide a nurturing environment in which every student can develop a passion for learning and reach personal excellence.
School Rankings
Orient Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orient Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#944 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Elementary School's ranking?
Orient Elementary School is ranked #944 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Orient Elementary School?
75 students attend Orient Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Orient Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orient Elementary School?
Orient Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orient Elementary School offer ?
Orient Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orient Elementary School part of?
Orient Elementary School is part of Orient-Macksburg Comm School District.
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