For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 379 students in Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
379 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,414 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,293 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,414
$16,592
Spending / Student
$17,293
$16,163
Best Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mmcru Marcus Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Fenton St
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Gr: PK-4 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mmcru High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Highland Drive
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District?
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 379 students.
What is the rank of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District?
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District is ranked #153 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District?
92% of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District?
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,293 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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