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McGregor Intermediate School

Q: Is McGregor Intermediate School a good school?

McGregor Intermediate School ranks 351 st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-5

351^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 39% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

McGregor Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving 125 students in grades 4-5 in the MFL MarMac Community School District in Mc Gregor, Iowa. The school has consistently outperformed the state average on standardized tests, with 82.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 76%. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 10.4% in 2021-2022 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, McGregor Intermediate School generally performs better on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate of 82.8% was higher than the 76.5% at MFL MarMac Elementary and the 33.3% at Cora B Darling Elementary. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 201 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 351 out of 576 in 2024-2025.

The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.08% to 40.98% over the past few years, suggests a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $8,864 in 2018-2019 is lower than the nearby Central Elementary ($15,237) and MFL MarMac Elementary ($12,542), which may impact the resources and support available to students.

130

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,864

Per pupil spending ?

32.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

920 W Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157

(563) 873-2250

District: MFL MarMac Community School District

Students who attend McGregor Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	MFL MarMac Middle School
High:	MFL MarMac High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 65th percentile in 2017 → 39th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 65th-percentile peak (2017) to 39th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg69%

Iowa avg71%

351^st of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 39%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

130^th of 313MFL MarMac 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	47.3	351 of 576	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.0	312 of 557	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.5	313 of 565	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.1	324 of 574	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.9	309 of 567	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.8	447 of 603	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.1	384 of 567	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	68.0	201 of 574	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.5	410 of 599	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.0	436 of 616	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	18.5	532 of 603	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	38.8	468 of 624	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	57.5	305 of 626	51.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts75%~ state avg

Mathematics70%-3 vs state

Science57%-7 vs state

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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
McGregor Intermediate School	Public	4-5	920 W Main St.	Mc Gregor	52157	Clayton County	MFL MarMac Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 873-2250	130	9	14.6	32.3%	124 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	47.3	351^st of 576 public elementary schools	39.1%		53	312^th of 557 public elementary schools	44.0%	39		82.8	67.6			74.1	66.2		57.4	$8,864	$248	$8,616
MFL MarMac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	700 S Page St.	Monona	52159	Clayton County	MFL MarMac Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 539-2032	318	23	13.6	28.6%	299 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)	76.5				76.5					$12,542	$631	$11,911
Clayton Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	502 W. Watson Street	Garnavillo	52049	Clayton County	Clayton Ridge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 964-2321	293	22	13.5	30.7%	276 (94.2%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	74.1	127^th of 576 public elementary schools	78.0%		60.3	252^nd of 557 public elementary schools	54.8%	125	79.5	87.9	78.4		90.9	87.9	80.4		64.7	$25,462	$1,129	$24,332
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 1st Street NW	Elkader	52043	Clayton County	Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 245-1472	292	19	15.3	47.3%	257 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	73.5	135^th of 576 public elementary schools	76.6%		70.8	152^nd of 557 public elementary schools	72.7%	17	73.7	72.5	75.9	80.6	89.5	90.0	86.2	87.1	82.8	$15,237	$509	$14,727
Cora B Darling Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	312 W Post	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 864-7653	363	33	11.0	83.7%	65 (17.9%)	13 (3.6%)	283 (78.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	27.8	464^th of 576 public elementary schools	19.4%		15.2	488^th of 557 public elementary schools	12.4%	24	61.5	33.3	52.9	75.0	73.7	26.2	55.9	80.6	52.9	$14,595	$1,723	$12,871

Frequently Asked Questions about McGregor Intermediate School

How many students attend McGregor Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 130 students attended McGregor Intermediate School.

What schools do graduates of McGregor Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend McGregor Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : MFL MarMac Middle School
High : MFL MarMac High School

Is McGregor Intermediate School a good school?

McGregor Intermediate School ranks 351^st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of McGregor Intermediate School?

Students at McGregor Intermediate School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is McGregor Intermediate School in?

MFL MarMac Community School District

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