Best Public Schools in Martensdale, IA

The city of Martensdale, Iowa is home to two schools: Martensdale Elementary School and Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Martensdale-St Marys Community School District. While Martensdale Elementary has consistently high academic performance, the high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.

Martensdale Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking among the best in Iowa. The school's students consistently score well above the state average on state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, the elementary school's success is likely due to its small class sizes, efficient resource allocation, and a student population that is less economically disadvantaged compared to the high school.

In contrast, Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, now placed 136th out of 338 Iowa high schools. While the high school has some grade levels performing above the state average, its 10th and 11th grade students scored below the state average in Mathematics and Science. The district may need to examine the high school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to improve student outcomes and ensure consistent academic excellence across all grade levels.