Margaretta Carey Elementary School (Closed 2024)

220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Margaretta Carey Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Margaretta Carey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
#360 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
80-84%
68%
70-74%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margaretta Carey Elementary School's ranking?
Margaretta Carey Elementary School is ranked #360 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Margaretta Carey Elementary School?
238 students attend Margaretta Carey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Margaretta Carey Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaretta Carey Elementary School?
Margaretta Carey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaretta Carey Elementary School offer ?
Margaretta Carey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaretta Carey Elementary School part of?
Margaretta Carey Elementary School is part of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District.

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