MFL MarMac Community School District

The MFL MarMac Community School District consists of 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is located in a predominantly white, rural area with a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

The standout school in the district is MFL MarMac Middle School, which ranks 87 out of 337 Iowa middle schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 6-8. In contrast, McGregor Intermediate School stands out for its strong Mathematics performance, with 73% of 4th graders and 79.6% of 5th graders proficient or better, exceeding the state averages.

The district's schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 30.38% to 35.83%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Spending per student also varies, with MFL MarMac High School having the highest at $16,880 per student and McGregor Intermediate School the lowest at $8,864 per student. The district as a whole ranks 199 out of 309 in Iowa, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting room for improvement in overall performance.