Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mediapolis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mediapolis Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mediapolis Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mediapolis Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#511 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Mediapolis Elementary School's ranking?
Mediapolis Elementary School is ranked #511 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mediapolis Elementary School often compared to?
Mediapolis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danville Elementary School, West Burlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Mediapolis Elementary School?
439 students attend Mediapolis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mediapolis Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mediapolis Elementary School?
Mediapolis Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mediapolis Elementary School offer ?
Mediapolis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mediapolis Elementary School part of?
Mediapolis Elementary School is part of Mediapolis Comm School District.
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