Starry Elementary School
Tel:
(319) 377-4698
Starry Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Starry Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 265 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Starry Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 80-84% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 75-79% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 88% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Starry Elementary School is Marion High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Marion Home School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion Marion High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 670 students10
0.0 miles
675 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891 0 9-12 670 - Marion Marion Home School Grades: K-12 | 1 student
0.1 miles
440 S. 15th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209 0.1 K-12 1 - Marion Francis Marion Intermediate School Math: 72% | Reading: 73%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-4 | 317 students10
0.5 miles
2301 3rd Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-4766 0.5 3-4 317 - Marion Vernon Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 73%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 647 students10
0.6 miles
1350 4th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401 0.6 5-8 647 - Marion Longfellow Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 296 students
1.1 miles
2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691 1.1 PK-2 296
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