For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 384 students in Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Schools in Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
384 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,161 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,068 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,161
$16,468
Spending / Student
$17,068
$16,042
Best Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E Fenton St
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Mmcru High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Highland Drive
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District?
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 384 students.
What is the rank of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District?
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District is ranked #119 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District?
93% of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District?
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,068 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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