Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Melcher-dallas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Melcher-dallas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Melcher-dallas Elementary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Melcher-dallas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melcher-dallas Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#674 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
96%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melcher-dallas Elementary School's ranking?
Melcher-dallas Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 1,233 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Melcher-dallas Elementary School?
181 students attend Melcher-dallas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Melcher-dallas Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melcher-dallas Elementary School?
Melcher-dallas Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Melcher-dallas Elementary School offer ?
Melcher-dallas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Melcher-dallas Elementary School part of?
Melcher-dallas Elementary School is part of Melcher-Dallas Comm School District.
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