MMCRU High School

Summary:

MMCRU High School is a public high school located in Marcus, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 203 students. The school is part of the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District, which is ranked 122 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MMCRU High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates were 82.4% in ELA, 76.5% in Math, and 72% in Science, compared to the state averages of 73.8%, 66%, and 59.5%, respectively. The school has also ranked among the top 100 high schools in Iowa in several recent school years, with a peak ranking of 4th in the state in 2013-2014. Additionally, MMCRU High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 13 over the past three school years, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Le Mars High School, MOC-Floyd Valley High School, and Kingsley-Pierson High School, MMCRU High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, lower student-teacher ratio, and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school may be providing a more favorable learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 Highland Drive
       Marcus, IA  51035-0667


(712) 376-4172

District: Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,052 Help


Feeder schools for MMCRU High School:

Elementary:    MMCRU Marcus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  203

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details MMCRU High School ranks better than 76.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MMCRU High School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at MMCRU High School is $19,052.
Schooldigger Rankings:

MMCRU High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks MMCRU High School 80th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See MMCRU High School in the ranking list.)

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District 122nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for MMCRU High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 73.83 65th 351 81.5%
2013 69.77 92nd 351 73.8%
2014 88.17 4th 322 98.8%
2015 81.90 24th 324 92.6%
2016 14.22 288th 320 10.0%
2017 27.13 268th 325 17.5%
2018 70.50 92nd 320 71.3%
2019 54.47 155th 327 52.6%
2021 66.58 101st 327 69.1%
2022 58.45 145th 332 56.3%
2023 39.01 235th 336 30.1%
2024 71.84 80th 338 76.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

MMCRU High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for MMCRU High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1989 166 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1990 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1991 161 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 171 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1993 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1994 196 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1995 192 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1996 192 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1997 209 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1998 212 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1999 213 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2000 210 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2001 215 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2002 196 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2003 196 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2004 202 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2005 178 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2006 185 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2007 159 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 149 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 218 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2010 219 0 2 1 0 2 4 0 228
2011 220 0 1 4 0 1 4 0 230
2012 195 1 3 4 0 1 3 0 207
2013 189 1 3 10 0 1 7 0 211
2014 160 2 2 11 1 1 4 0 181
2015 151 2 3 12 0 0 5 0 173
2016 122 1 3 9 1 0 10 0 146
2017 139 2 2 7 1 1 8 0 160
2018 142 1 1 9 0 0 12 0 165
2019 135 1 2 10 1 0 10 0 159
2020 146 2 1 8 1 0 7 0 165
2021 157 1 1 8 2 0 5 0 174
2022 178 1 0 9 1 0 6 0 195
2023 187 0 0 10 1 0 5 0 203

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MMCRU High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 125 13.0 9.6 0
1989 167 17.9 9.3 0
1990 162 17.4 9.3 0
1991 161 18.2 8.8 0
1992 172 18.0 9.5 10.5
1993 183 14.9 12.3 9.3
1994 197 16.9 11.7 10.2
1995 194 16.6 11.7 11.9
1996 194 16.6 11.7 11.9
1997 209 16.6 12.6 12.9
1998 216 17.4 12.4 13
1999 219 18.1 12.1 19.6
2000 215 17.3 12.4 18.6
2001 222 12.5 17.8 15.3
2002 199 19.3 10.3 17.1
2003 199 19.3 10.3 17.1
2004 207 17.0 12.2 16.9
2005 180 18.8 9.6 17.2
2006 186 16.0 11.6 16.1
2007 162 15.4 10.5 17.3
2008 152 14.3 10.6 17.8
2009 223 19.0 11.7 20.2
2010 228 18.0 12.6 23.2
2011 230 18.5 12.4 23
2012 207 17.8 11.5 23.7
2013 211 17.7 11.9 31.8
2014 181 17.3 10.4 25.4
2015 173 14.0 12.3 28.9
2016 146 14.0 10.4 34.9
2017 160 13.4 11.8 31.3
2018 165 17.4 9.4 37.6
2019 159 16.9 9.3 34.6
2020 165 16.0 10.2 28.5
2021 174 17.8 9.7 35.1
2022 195 15.0 13.0 27.7
2023 203 17.0 11.9 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio MMCRU High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 125 13.0 9.6 0
1989 167 17.9 9.3 0
1990 162 17.4 9.3 0
1991 161 18.2 8.8 0
1992 172 18.0 9.5 10.5
1993 183 14.9 12.3 9.3
1994 197 16.9 11.7 10.2
1995 194 16.6 11.7 11.9
1996 194 16.6 11.7 11.9
1997 209 16.6 12.6 12.9
1998 216 17.4 12.4 13
1999 219 18.1 12.1 19.6
2000 215 17.3 12.4 18.6
2001 222 12.5 17.8 15.3
2002 199 19.3 10.3 17.1
2003 199 19.3 10.3 17.1
2004 207 17.0 12.2 16.9
2005 180 18.8 9.6 17.2
2006 186 16.0 11.6 16.1
2007 162 15.4 10.5 17.3
2008 152 14.3 10.6 17.8
2009 223 19.0 11.7 20.2
2010 228 18.0 12.6 23.2
2011 230 18.5 12.4 23
2012 207 17.8 11.5 23.7
2013 211 17.7 11.9 31.8
2014 181 17.3 10.4 25.4
2015 173 14.0 12.3 28.9
2016 146 14.0 10.4 34.9
2017 160 13.4 11.8 31.3
2018 165 17.4 9.4 37.6
2019 159 16.9 9.3 34.6
2020 165 16.0 10.2 28.5
2021 174 17.8 9.7 35.1
2022 195 15.0 13.0 27.7
2023 203 17.0 11.9 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for MMCRU High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $284 (1.5%) $18,767 (98.5%) $19,052

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on MMCRU High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 327 High schoolsRanks 235th of 336 High schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (MMCRU High School)68.374
 5.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District)68.374
 5.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (MMCRU High School)63.470
 6.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District)63.470
 6.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (MMCRU High School)81.162
 19.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District)81.162
 19.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (MMCRU High School)76.366
 10.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District)76.366
 10.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students159203
 27.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander00
White135187
 38.5%
Two or More Races105
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.6%34%
 0.6%


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MMCRU High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : MMCRU Marcus Elementary

Students at MMCRU High School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

MMCRU High School ranks 80th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended MMCRU High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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