Excellent
#239 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 19% in state
Mfl Marmac Elementary School
Elementary School · Mfl Marmac Comm School District · Monona, IA
A Mfl Marmac Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
PO BOX 1040 700 S Page St, Monona, IA 52159
- Math 77% vs IA 77% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs IA 69% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mfl Marmac Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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 30 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mfl Marmac 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$71,136
Median home value
$149,200
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52159; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in MFL MarMac Comm School District
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mfl Marmac Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Mfl Marmac Elementary School is listed in MFL MarMac Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mfl Marmac Elementary School
Mfl Marmac Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monona, IA, part of Mfl Marmac Comm School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mfl Marmac Elementary School
What grades does Mfl Marmac Elementary School serve?
Mfl Marmac Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Mfl Marmac Elementary School?
Mfl Marmac Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mfl Marmac Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mfl Marmac Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mfl Marmac Elementary School rank in IA?
Mfl Marmac Elementary School ranks #239 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Mfl Marmac Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mfl Marmac Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mfl Marmac Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mfl Marmac Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mfl Marmac Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mfl Marmac Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mfl Marmac Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mfl Marmac Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mfl Marmac Elementary School?
32.3% of students at Mfl Marmac 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (563) 539-2032
- Area population (ZIP 52159)
- 2,488
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 52159; 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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