Orchard Drive Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
Should you attend Orchard Drive Elementary School or South Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Orchard Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 409 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
388 students
409 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1072 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
84
Grade 1 Students
81
84
Grade 2 Students
77
73
Grade 3 Students
65
79
Grade 4 Students
94
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
93%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%
