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GMG Elementary School

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GMG Elementary School ranks 400 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

400^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

GMG Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Green Mountain, Iowa, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 262 students. The school is part of the GMG Community School District, which is ranked 277 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

GMG Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.2% to 24.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like East Marshall Elementary (21.6%) and BCLUW Elementary (21.6%). Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state averages and the scores of nearby schools. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA was 53.3% at GMG, compared to 64.7% at East Marshall and 70% at BCLUW. Similarly, the 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was 70% at GMG, compared to 73.5% at East Marshall and 80% at BCLUW.

GMG Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.43% to 47.33% over the past few years, which is higher than the rates at nearby schools like East Marshall (44.37%) and BCLUW (40.46%). The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $12,834, which is higher than the spending at East Marshall ($12,045) and BCLUW ($12,549) but lower than the spending at some of the Marshalltown Community School District schools. Overall, the analysis of GMG Elementary School's data highlights several areas of concern, particularly in terms of academic performance and student engagement, that the school and district may need to address to improve student outcomes and the school's overall standing.

271

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,834

Per pupil spending ?

52.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1710 Wallace Avenue
Green Mountain, IA 50632-8517

(641) 474-2251

District: GMG Community School District

Students who attend GMG Elementary School usually attend:

High:

GMG Secondary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2012 → 31st in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg67%

Iowa avg72%

400^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

277^th of 313GMG Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	400 of 576	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.5	266 of 603	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.9	240 of 599	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.6	349 of 616	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	66.8	211 of 603	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.0	268 of 624	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.8	222 of 626	64.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science71%+7 vs state

English Language Arts69%~ state avg

Mathematics64%-10 vs state

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Schools Near GMG Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
GMG Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1710 Wallace Avenue	Green Mountain	50632	Marshall County	GMG Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 474-2251	271	20	13.4	52.4%	249 (91.9%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	40	400^th of 576 public elementary schools	30.6%					(n/a)	53.3	71.4	76.3	75.0	70.0	60.0	60.5	66.7	71.1	$12,834	$499	$12,335
Woodbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8 N 7th Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1080	387	26	15.0	82.2%	27 (7.0%)	2 (0.5%)	352 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	24.3	479^th of 576 public elementary schools	16.8%		23.6	461^st of 557 public elementary schools	17.2%	18	56.9	73.8			51.7	60.7				$13,925	$932	$12,993
Rogers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	406 Summit St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1070	253	20	12.7	86.2%	41 (16.2%)	21 (8.3%)	151 (59.7%)	16 (6.3%)	4 (1.6%)	10 (4.0%)	10 (4.0%)	5.1	549^th of 576 public elementary schools	4.7%		17.8	480^th of 557 public elementary schools	13.8%	69	39.0	47.5			56.1	50.0				$15,422	$892	$14,530
Anson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1016 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1020	286	26	11.1	83.9%	43 (15.0%)	14 (4.9%)	191 (66.8%)	22 (7.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.9%)	44.5	374^th of 576 public elementary schools	35.1%		26.1	454^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.5%	80	78.0	64.1			80.5	59.0				$14,488	$1,598	$12,890
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1315 W Main St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1041	358	32	11.3	73.7%	153 (42.7%)	10 (2.8%)	153 (42.7%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	27 (7.5%)	34.1	443^rd of 576 public elementary schools	23.1%		55.6	295^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.0%	148	52.9	67.2			67.6	78.7				$13,802	$868	$12,933
J C Hoglan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2306 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1060	337	26	13.0	76.0%	104 (30.9%)	20 (5.9%)	142 (42.1%)	47 (13.9%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.4%)	13 (3.9%)	44.6	373^rd of 576 public elementary schools	35.2%		42.1	381^st of 557 public elementary schools	31.6%	8	63.5	73.9			71.4	76.1				$14,859	$938	$13,921
Fisher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2001 S 4th St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1030	368	29	12.8	69.0%	143 (38.9%)	15 (4.1%)	164 (44.6%)	31 (8.4%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.7%)	31.4	454^th of 576 public elementary schools	21.2%		37.4	399^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.4%	55	65.2	63.2			66.7	67.6				$13,132	$685	$12,447
BCLUW Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	414 Lillian St	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 366-2811	160	14	11.7	37.5%	145 (90.6%)	4 (2.5%)	8 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	65.8	212^th of 576 public elementary schools	63.2%		61.4	235^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.8%	23	70.0	78.6			80.0	89.3				$12,549	$751	$11,798
South Tama County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1611 Country Club Dr	Tama	52339	Tama County	South Tama County	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 484-3999	534	38	14.1	60.9%	236 (44.2%)	3 (0.6%)	216 (40.4%)	8 (1.5%)	42 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.4%)	40	401^st of 576 public elementary schools	30.4%		51.6	319^th of 557 public elementary schools	42.7%	82	68.5	64.9			77.4	66.0				$13,013	$1,096	$11,916
East Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 E Weissenberger	Laurel	50141	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 476-3342	242	20	12.1	45.5%	209 (86.4%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (11.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	44.1	376^th of 576 public elementary schools	34.7%		50.8	322^nd of 557 public elementary schools	42.2%	54	64.7	73.5	73.8		73.5	75.5	61.9		54.8	$12,045	$693	$11,353

Frequently Asked Questions about GMG Elementary School

How many students attend GMG Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 271 students attended GMG Elementary School.

What district is GMG Elementary School in?

GMG Community School District

What is the racial makeup of GMG Elementary School?

Students at GMG Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of GMG Elementary School attend?

Students who attend GMG Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : GMG Secondary School

Is GMG Elementary School a good school?

GMG Elementary School ranks 400^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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