Orchard Place School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 89 elementary, middle, and high school students from grades KG-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 5412 Sw 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
- Principal or Admin: Shari Thompson
- Fax: (515) 287-9707
School District Details
- Des Moines Independent Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,152
- Graduation Rate: 67.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 31,463
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 89
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 11.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 8.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 44 (49.4%)
- Females: 45 (50.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 1 (1.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 15 (16.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 16 (18.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 11 | 12.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3.4% |
| White | 72 | 80.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Grade | 2 | 2.2% |
| 5th Grade | 6 | 6.7% |
| 6th Grade | 12 | 13.5% |
| 7th Grade | 11 | 12.4% |
| 8th Grade | 16 | 18.0% |
| 9th Grade | 17 | 19.1% |
| 10th Grade | 11 | 12.4% |
| 11th Grade | 11 | 12.4% |
| 12th Grade | 3 | 3.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 65%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $46,145
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,030 | 13% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,663 | 87% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Orchard Place School
- Reviewed by Former Student on October 08, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This school is amazing with its use of The Circle Of Courage!!!
This school has helped me more than I can say in words! Thanks to Orchard Place School, I can graduate on time and go off to college. My teacher Ms. Dehaai helped me get my grades up and my GPA highr and I have to say thank you.
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