Aplington Elementary School vs MMCRU Marcus Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aplington Elementary School
Aplington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
165 students
MMCRU Marcus Elementary
Marcus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
166 students
| Measure | Aplington Elementary School Aplington, Iowa | MMCRU Marcus Elementary Marcus, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #241 of 654 | #212 of 654 |
| National rank | #5525 of 50,301 | #4990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 165 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Aplington | Marcus |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MMCRU Marcus Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 79.0).
- •MMCRU Marcus Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Aplington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 31.9%).
- •Aplington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.6).
- •MMCRU Marcus Elementary is the larger school with 166 students compared with 165.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aplington Elementary School better than MMCRU Marcus Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), MMCRU Marcus Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 79.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aplington Elementary School and MMCRU Marcus Elementary?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Aplington and Marcus in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aplington Elementary School: 165. MMCRU Marcus Elementary: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aplington Elementary School and MMCRU Marcus Elementary rank in Iowa?
Aplington Elementary School is 241st of 654 and MMCRU Marcus Elementary is 212th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).