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Orient-Macksburg Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 108 students in Orient-Macksburg Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Orient-Macksburg Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
108 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orient-Macksburg Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,602 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,500 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 69% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,602
$16,592
Spending / Student
$32,500
$16,163
Best Orient-Macksburg Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Orient-macksburg Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orient-Macksburg Comm School District?
Orient-Macksburg Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 108 students.
What is the rank of Orient-Macksburg Comm School District?
Orient-Macksburg Comm School District is ranked #282 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orient-Macksburg Comm School District?
92% of Orient-Macksburg Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orient-Macksburg Comm School District?
Orient-Macksburg Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Orient-Macksburg Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,500 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 69% over four school years.
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