Emerson Learning Center (Hsap) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (12-13)
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)82%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)88%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
9%
Black
(12-13)n/a
5%
White
(12-13)100%
80%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marion Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Emerson Learning Center (Hsap)?
4 students attend Emerson Learning Center (Hsap).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Emerson Learning Center (Hsap) students are White.
What grades does Emerson Learning Center (Hsap) offer ?
Emerson Learning Center (Hsap) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Emerson Learning Center (Hsap) part of?
Emerson Learning Center (Hsap) is part of Marion Independent School District.
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