Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center?
159 students attend North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center?
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center offer ?
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center part of?
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