Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School (Closed 2016)

200 Campbell St., 200 Campbell
Cleghorn, IA 51014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 91 students in grades 4-6, Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(14-15)
90-94%
79%
(14-15)
80-84%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School?
91 students attend Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School?
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School offer ?
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School part of?
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn East Elementary School is part of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District.

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