D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Muskie Early Learning Center

📚 Grade PK 🏫 Elementary
📍 149 Colorado St, Muscatine, IA 52761
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 57% · Math 67% proficient · 30th percentile in Iowa
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
244
Students
enrolled
19.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%30/100reading 24th percentile, math 36th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (−12 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%72%reading -16 pts, math -4 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading -6 pts, math -5 pts28th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 149 Colorado St
City Muscatine
ZIP Code 52761
District 1920130
NCES School ID 192013001183
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52761

Understanding the community around Muskie Early Learning Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,371
Per Capita Income $31,985
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $153,100
Median Rent $936
Owner-Occupied 74.0%
Renter-Occupied 26.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Muskie Early Learning Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.1%
Hispanic/Latino 33.2%
Black 4.5%
Two or More Races 4.5%
American Indian 3.3%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 244
Teachers (FTE) 12.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Muskie Early Learning Center?
Muskie Early Learning Center has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Muskie Early Learning Center?
Muskie Early Learning Center has 244 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1.
What grades does Muskie Early Learning Center serve?
Muskie Early Learning Center serves grades Grade PK and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Muskie Early Learning Center receive per student?
Muskie Early Learning Center receives $13,567 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Muskie Early Learning Center in 52761 ▼
Avg Home Value
$195,042
Avg Monthly Rent
$798
1-Year Change
+11.3%
% Renters
26.0%

Other Schools in 52761

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026