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#654 of 1,280 schools in IA
Cam Elementary School
Elementary School · Cam Comm School District · Massena, IA
A Cam Comm School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 7 207 E 6th St, Massena, IA 50853
- Math 65% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cam Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 67% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cam Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average396/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,250
Median home value
$210,700
Median rent
$584/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in CAM Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Connections Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–5 | Not available | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cam Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $7,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cam Elementary School is listed in CAM Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cam Elementary School
Cam Elementary School is a public elementary school in Massena, IA, part of Cam Comm School District, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cam Elementary School
What grades does Cam Elementary School serve?
Cam Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cam Elementary School?
Cam Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cam Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cam Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cam Elementary School rank in IA?
Cam Elementary School ranks #654 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Cam Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cam Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cam Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cam Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cam Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cam Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cam Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cam Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cam Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Cam Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (712) 779-2211
- Area population (ZIP 50853)
- 773
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50853; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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