Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥80%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥80%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary?
166 students attend Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary?
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary offer ?
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary part of?
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Primary is part of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District.
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