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#561 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 44% in state

Mfl Marmac High School

High School · Mfl Marmac Comm School District · Monona, IA

A Mfl Marmac Comm School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1040 700 S Page St, Monona, IA 52159

  • Math 65% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 83% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.8% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82.5% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$12,162
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Mfl Marmac High School score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency83%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mfl Marmac High 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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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

$71,136

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

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Mfl Marmac Comm School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 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 High School is listed in MFL MarMac Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mfl Marmac High School

Mfl Marmac High School is a public high school in Monona, IA, part of Mfl Marmac Comm School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #561 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mfl Marmac High School

What grades does Mfl Marmac High School serve?

Mfl Marmac High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mfl Marmac High School?

Mfl Marmac High School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mfl Marmac High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mfl Marmac High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mfl Marmac High School rank in IA?

Mfl Marmac High School ranks #561 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Mfl Marmac High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mfl Marmac High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mfl Marmac High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mfl Marmac High School a charter school?

No, Mfl Marmac High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mfl Marmac High School a Title I school?

No, Mfl Marmac High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mfl Marmac High School?

31.0% of students at Mfl Marmac High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
271
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clayton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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