High Schools in Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District


Summary:

The MMCRU High School is the sole high school serving the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District in Iowa. This standout institution is ranked 58th out of 340 high schools in the state, placing it in the top 17% for the 2024-2025 school year. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its district ranked 27th out of 313 in Iowa, MMCRU High School is a high-performing school that is serving its diverse student population well.

MMCRU High School boasts impressive metrics, including an 88.3% four-year graduation rate, which exceeds the state average. While its 21.6% chronic absenteeism rate is slightly higher than the state average, the school's students consistently outperform their peers statewide on ISASP tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. With 38.46% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a socioeconomically diverse community, and its $19,052 spending per student and 13:1 student-teacher ratio suggest efficient resource allocation to support student success.

The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, dropping from 80th in 2023-2024 to 235th in 2022-2023 before rebounding to 58th in 2024-2025, indicating that MMCRU High School has made significant improvements over time. Overall, this high-performing institution is a standout example within the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District and the state of Iowa, offering a quality education to its diverse student population.

District Detail

 400 Highland Drive
Marcus, IA 51035-0667

 (712) 376-4171

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 313 Iowa districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 379

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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