Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mmcru Marcus Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School's student population of 173 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mmcru Marcus Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mmcru Marcus Elementary School's ranking?
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Mmcru Marcus Elementary School?
173 students attend Mmcru Marcus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mmcru Marcus Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mmcru Marcus Elementary School?
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mmcru Marcus Elementary School offer ?
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mmcru Marcus Elementary School part of?
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School is part of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District.
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