Best Public Schools in Mc Gregor, IA

The city of McGregor, Iowa is home to two schools: MFL MarMac Middle School and McGregor Intermediate School, both serving students in the MFL MarMac Community School District. While MFL MarMac Middle School consistently outperforms state averages and earns a 4-star rating, McGregor Intermediate School struggles to meet standards, earning a 2-star rating.

MFL MarMac Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking 87 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and exceeding the state average in ISASP test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 35.83%. In contrast, McGregor Intermediate School underperforms the state average in ISASP test scores for English Language Arts and Science, though it performs slightly better in Mathematics. The school is consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools.

The differences between the two schools may be attributed to factors such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and curriculum. MFL MarMac Middle School spends $11,837 per student, while McGregor Intermediate School spends $8,864 per student. Additionally, MFL MarMac Middle School has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7 compared to 13.5 at McGregor Intermediate School. These disparities in funding and staffing may contribute to the contrasting academic outcomes observed between the two schools.