Mitchell Elementary School vs. Meeker Elementary School
Should I attend Mitchell Elementary School or Meeker Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mitchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Meeker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mitchell 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meeker 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
306 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#799 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
68
Grade 1 Students
54
60
Grade 2 Students
55
60
Grade 3 Students
52
69
Grade 4 Students
49
51
Grade 5 Students
50
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
14%
9%
% White
62%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
