Marnie Simons Elementary School serves 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Marnie Simons Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marnie Simons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marnie Simons Elementary School's student population of 107 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marnie Simons Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Marnie Simons Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marnie Simons Elementary School's ranking?
Marnie Simons Elementary School is ranked #896 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Marnie Simons Elementary School?
107 students attend Marnie Simons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Marnie Simons Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marnie Simons Elementary School?
Marnie Simons Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marnie Simons Elementary School offer ?
Marnie Simons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marnie Simons Elementary School part of?
Marnie Simons Elementary School is part of Hamburg Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
130p Dismissal - Spring Break
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
130 Dismissal - Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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