Meeker Elementary School vs. Mitchell Elementary School
Should you attend Meeker Elementary School or Mitchell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Meeker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Mitchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meeker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mitchell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
361 students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#217 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
66
Grade 1 Students
63
44
Grade 2 Students
71
52
Grade 3 Students
64
45
Grade 4 Students
47
50
Grade 5 Students
60
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
70%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%