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Lowell Elementary School vs. Orchard Hill Elementary School

Should you attend Lowell Elementary School or Orchard Hill 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Lowell Elementary School
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Orchard Hill Elementary School
3909 Rownd St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowell 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Orchard Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
480 students
452 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orchard Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowell Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orchard Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orchard Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterloo Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cedar Falls Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1114 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#432 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orchard Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
77%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Falls Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Falls Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orchard Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cedar Falls Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lowell Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orchard Hill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
137
20
Kindergarten Students
72
86
Grade 1 Students
69
55
Grade 2 Students
44
64
Grade 3 Students
40
51
Grade 4 Students
64
64
Grade 5 Students
54
56
Grade 6 Students
-
56
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orchard Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cedar Falls Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orchard Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cedar Falls Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orchard Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cedar Falls Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
31%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orchard Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cedar Falls Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orchard Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cedar Falls Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
3%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterloo Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orchard Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cedar Falls Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orchard Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cedar Falls Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orchard Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cedar Falls Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterloo Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orchard Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cedar Falls Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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