For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 368 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.
Public 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,325 Schools
# Students
368 Students
503,565 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
35,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 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
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,944 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
60,709 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
33,287 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
341 Students
368,848 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
23,730 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
33
38,593
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
35,112
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
35,433
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
35,198
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
34,837
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
35,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,995 is higher than the state median of $16,406. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,810 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,995
$16,406
Spending / Student
$17,810
$15,982
Best Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Mmcru High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Fenton St
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Grades: 9-12
| 195 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 368 students.
What is the rank of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District?
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District is ranked #120 out of 327 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, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 $17,810 is higher than the state median of $15,982. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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