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Melcher-dallas Elementary
Elementary School · Melcher-dallas Comm School District · Dallas, IA
A Melcher-dallas Comm School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 489 1003 E Park St, Dallas, IA 50062
- Math 61% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melcher-dallas Elementary score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
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 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Melcher-dallas Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low185/100K
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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
$70,714
Median home value
$163,100
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Melcher-dallas Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melcher-dallas Elementary is listed in Melcher-Dallas Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melcher-dallas Elementary
Melcher-dallas Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, IA, part of Melcher-dallas Comm School District, serving approximately 156 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,209 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melcher-dallas Elementary
What grades does Melcher-dallas Elementary serve?
Melcher-dallas Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Melcher-dallas Elementary?
Melcher-dallas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melcher-dallas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melcher-dallas Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melcher-dallas Elementary rank in IA?
Melcher-dallas Elementary ranks #1,209 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Melcher-dallas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Melcher-dallas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Melcher-dallas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melcher-dallas Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Melcher-dallas Elementary a charter school?
No, Melcher-dallas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melcher-dallas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Melcher-dallas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melcher-dallas Elementary?
30.1% of students at Melcher-dallas Elementary 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
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (641) 947-3151
- Area population (ZIP 50062)
- 833
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 50062; 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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