Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten, Muskie Early Learning Center 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Muskie Early Learning Center's student population of 244 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Muskie Early Learning Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
54%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Muskie Early Learning Center?
244 students attend Muskie Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Muskie Early Learning Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muskie Early Learning Center?
Muskie Early Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Muskie Early Learning Center offer ?
Muskie Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Muskie Early Learning Center part of?
Muskie Early Learning Center is part of Muscatine Comm School District.
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