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Muskie Early Learning Center
School · Muscatine Comm School District · Muscatine, IA
A Muscatine Comm School District school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
149 Colorado St, Muscatine, IA 52761
- Math 67% proficient (2019)
- Reading 57% proficient (2019)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Muskie Early Learning Center score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 62% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Muskie Early Learning Center 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
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,474/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muscatine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,924
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Mary and Mathias Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Muscatine Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Muskie Early Learning Center is listed in Muscatine Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muskie Early Learning Center
Muskie Early Learning Center is a public school in Muscatine, IA, part of Muscatine Comm School District, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,273 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muskie Early Learning Center
What grades does Muskie Early Learning Center serve?
Muskie Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Muskie Early Learning Center?
Muskie Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muskie Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Muskie Early Learning Center is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muskie Early Learning Center rank in IA?
Muskie Early Learning Center ranks #1,273 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Muskie Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Muskie Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Muskie Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muskie Early Learning Center has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Muskie Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Muskie Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muskie Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Muskie Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muskie Early Learning Center?
30.3% of students at Muskie Early Learning Center 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Muscatine County
- Phone
- (563) 263-4998
- Area population (ZIP 52761)
- 29,800
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 52761; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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