Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 147.5 square miles around Brooklyn, IA. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 12.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School's ranking?
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School?
300 students attend Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School?
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School offer ?
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School part of?
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School is part of Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District.
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