Mystic Elementary School (Closed 2013)

500 Clarkdale Rd
Mystic, IA 52574
Mystic Elementary School serves 55 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
≥50%
76%
(11-12)
≥50%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Mystic Elementary School?
55 students attend Mystic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mystic Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mystic Elementary School?
Mystic Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mystic Elementary School offer ?
Mystic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mystic Elementary School part of?
Mystic Elementary School is part of Centerville Community School District.

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