Pierce Elementary School vs. Truman Elementary School
Should you attend Pierce Elementary School or Truman 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
Top Rankings
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Truman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pierce 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Truman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
326 students
240 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 teachers
(20-21 School Year Data)
(20-21 School Year Data)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#447 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
38
Grade 1 Students
58
34
Grade 2 Students
48
40
Grade 3 Students
66
35
Grade 4 Students
58
47
Grade 5 Students
49
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
70%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
