MMCRU High School

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

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:
80^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,052

Feeder schools for MMCRU High School:

Elementary:

MMCRU Marcus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details MMCRU High School ranks better than 76.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at MMCRU High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at MMCRU High School is 13. (See more...)

Compare MMCRU High School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 80^th 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 122^nd 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
2012	73.83	65^th	351	81.5%
2013	69.77	92^nd	351	73.8%
2014	88.17	4^th	322	98.8%
2015	81.90	24^th	324	92.6%
2016	14.22	288^th	320	10.0%
2017	27.13	268^th	325	17.5%
2018	70.50	92^nd	320	71.3%
2019	54.47	155^th	327	52.6%
2021	66.58	101^st	327	69.1%
2022	58.45	145^th	332	56.3%
2023	39.01	235^th	336	30.1%
2024	71.84	80^th	338	76.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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	Total
1988	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
1989	166	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	167
1990	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1991	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
1992	171	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
1993	183	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	183
1994	196	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
1995	192	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
1996	192	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
1997	209	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1998	212	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	216
1999	213	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	219
2000	210	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	215
2001	215	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	222
2002	196	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
2003	196	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
2004	202	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	207
2005	178	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	180
2006	185	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	186
2007	159	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	162
2008	149	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	152
2009	218	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	223
2010	219	0	2	1	0	2	4	228
2011	220	0	1	4	0	1	4	230
2012	195	1	3	4	0	1	3	207
2013	189	1	3	10	0	1	7	211
2014	160	2	2	11	1	1	4	181
2015	151	2	3	12	0	0	5	173
2016	122	1	3	9	1	0	10	146
2017	139	2	2	7	1	1	8	160
2018	142	1	1	9	0	0	12	165
2019	135	1	2	10	1	0	10	159
2020	146	2	1	8	1	0	7	165
2021	157	1	1	8	2	0	5	174
2022	178	1	0	9	1	0	6	195
2023	187	0	0	10	1	0	5	203
2024	190	0	0	10	1	1	6	208

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
2024	208	15.9	13.0	38.5

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
2024	208	15.9	13.0	38.5

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 235^th 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)	68.3	74	5.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District)	68.3	74	5.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (MMCRU High School)	63.4	70	6.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District)	63.4	70	6.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (MMCRU High School)	81.1	62	19.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District)	81.1	62	19.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (MMCRU High School)	76.3	66	10.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District)	76.3	66	10.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	159	203	27.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	187	38.5%
Two or More Races	10	5	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	34%	0.6%

Schools Near MMCRU High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
MMCRU High School	Public	9-12	400 Highland Drive	Marcus	51035	Cherokee County	Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 376-4172	208	16	13.0	38.5%	190 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)	71.8	80^th of 338 public high schools	76.3%		39	235^th of 336 public high schools	30.1%	155			83.3	82.4	80.0			70.4	76.5	81.6		72.0	$19,052	$284	$18,767
South O'Brien Secondary School	Public	7-12	307 W Groesbeck	Paullina	51046	O'Brien County	South O'Brien Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 949-3454	242	21	11.3	30.6%	219 (90.5%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	69.4	96^th of 338 public high schools	71.6%		75.7	52^nd of 336 public high schools	84.5%	44	88.6	100.0	65.7	95.5	95.2	80.0	100.0	57.1	75.0	85.7	88.6	70.5	$15,447	$108	$15,339
Washington High School	Public	9-12	600 W Bluff St	Cherokee	51012	Cherokee County	Cherokee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 225-6755	377	27	13.8	35.3%	310 (82.2%)	4 (1.1%)	35 (9.3%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	17 (4.5%)	58.3	156^th of 338 public high schools	53.8%		74.2	61^st of 336 public high schools	81.8%	95			71.3	73.6	83.3			62.4	74.7	74.4		72.4	$14,371	$120	$14,251
MOC-Floyd Valley High School	Public	9-12	615 8th St SE	Orange City	51041	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 737-4871	496	34	14.3	23.6%	361 (72.8%)	10 (2.0%)	108 (21.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.8%)	77.8	44^th of 338 public high schools	87.0%		85.9	19^th of 336 public high schools	94.3%	25			84.9	87.5	82.9			69.7	84.4	86.7		71.9	$15,439	$397	$15,042
Kingsley-Pierson High School	Public	9-12	322 Quest Avenue	Kingsley	51028	Plymouth County	Kingsley-Pierson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 378-2861	137	10	13.3	32.1%	122 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.6%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	81.1	28^th of 338 public high schools	91.7%		76.3	50^th of 336 public high schools	85.1%	22			93.1	90.0	93.3			72.4	75.0	86.7		72.5	$15,209	$606	$14,603
Le Mars High School	Public	9-12	921 3rd Ave SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 546-4153	691	39	17.7	30.7%	501 (72.5%)	24 (3.5%)	116 (16.8%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.2%)	28 (4.1%)	59.8	147^th of 338 public high schools	56.5%		72.1	74^th of 336 public high schools	78.0%	73			77.2	80.3	77.3			57.0	67.8	80.5		73.6	$12,909	$311	$12,598
Individualized Learning Center	Public	9-12	940 Lincoln Street SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 546-5858	42	1	42.0	52.4%	23 (54.8%)	1 (2.4%)	11 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	5 (11.9%)	0.2	334^th of 338 public high schools	1.2%		0.9	331^st of 336 public high schools	1.5%	3					27.3					18.2			$8,195	$88	$8,108

Frequently Asked Questions about MMCRU High School

What is the racial makeup of MMCRU High School?

Students at MMCRU High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into MMCRU High School?

MMCRU High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : MMCRU Marcus Elementary

How many students attend MMCRU High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended MMCRU High School.

What district is MMCRU High School in?

Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District

Is MMCRU High School a good school?

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

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