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#787 of 1,280 schools in IA
Mcgregor Intermediate School
Elementary School · Mfl Marmac Comm School District · Mcgregor, IA
A Mfl Marmac Comm School District elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
PO BOX 504 920 W Main St., Mcgregor, IA 52157
- Math 70% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcgregor Intermediate School score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcgregor Intermediate 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low123/100K
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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
$56,875
Median home value
$164,200
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52157; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty River Academy of Virtual EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| New Frontier Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Bluff View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 3–5 | 3.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Prairie Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mfl Marmac Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcgregor Intermediate School is listed in MFL MarMac Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcgregor Intermediate School
Mcgregor Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Mcgregor, IA, part of Mfl Marmac Comm School District, serving approximately 125 students in grades 4th-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcgregor Intermediate School
What grades does Mcgregor Intermediate School serve?
Mcgregor Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Mcgregor Intermediate School?
Mcgregor Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgregor Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgregor Intermediate School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcgregor Intermediate School rank in IA?
Mcgregor Intermediate School ranks #787 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Mcgregor Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcgregor Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Mcgregor Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcgregor Intermediate School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcgregor Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Mcgregor Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcgregor Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Mcgregor Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcgregor Intermediate School?
40.0% of students at Mcgregor Intermediate 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (563) 873-2250
- Area population (ZIP 52157)
- 1,379
- Area median age
- 55
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 52157; 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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