North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr

North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr is a public elementary school in Mechanicsville, IA, part of the North Cedar Comm School District. The school serves approximately 142 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 97.8th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 73% proficiency in math, 1 points below the state average and 70% in reading/language arts, 2 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $61,736, where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 142 students, North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.