Best Schools in Orchard, IA
Orchard, IA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,502 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Orchard meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orchard, IA
The top high schools in Orchard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
2. Charles City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 534 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orchard, IA
The top middle schools in Orchard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 268 Students
2. Charles City Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orchard, IA
The top elementary schools in Orchard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 405 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 184 Students
3. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orchard, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orchard, IA has a total population of 490 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orchard, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Orchard, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orchard, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orchard, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Orchard, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orchard, IA
How many schools are in Orchard, IA?
Orchard, IA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,502 students in total.
How do schools in Orchard perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Orchard score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Orchard meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orchard?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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