Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Martensdale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Martensdale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martensdale Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Martensdale Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Martensdale Elementary School?
316 students attend Martensdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Martensdale Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martensdale Elementary School?
Martensdale Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martensdale Elementary School offer ?
Martensdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martensdale Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 316 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
