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 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
91 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)90-94%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
White
88%
70%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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?
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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