Summary:
The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District in Iowa has one elementary school, MMCRU Marcus Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 183 students. This standout school has consistently high academic performance, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding the state averages for 3rd and 4th graders.
MMCRU Marcus Elementary has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa in recent years, receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic excellence is reflected in its strong test scores, with 72.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 86.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 76.3%, respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.5 to 1 and per-student spending of $16,564 (in the 2018-2019 school year) suggest a focus on providing quality education and resources to its students.
While the school's student population is predominantly white, it does have some racial diversity, with 1.64% African American, 1.64% Hispanic, 0.55% Native American, and 2.19% two or more races. The school's ranking has improved over the past three years, going from 86th out of 574 schools in 2021-2022 to 74th out of 565 schools in 2022-2023, indicating the school is making progress and becoming more competitive compared to other elementary schools in the state.
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