Melcher-Dallas Community School District
Melcher-Dallas Community School District is located close to the center of Iowa. Melcher-Dallas Community School District has 63.84 square miles of land area and 0.01 square miles of water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Melcher-Dallas Community School District population is 1,674. Melcher-Dallas Community School District median household income is $44,143 in 2010-2014. Melcher-Dallas Community School District median house value is $79,200 in 2010-2014. On average, Melcher-Dallas Community School District is much better than the state average in quality.
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Melcher-Dallas Community School District Map, Border, and Nearby Locations
210 South Main
Melcher-Dallas IA, 50163, Marion County
Phone: 641-947-2321
Students and Teachers
| 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | |
| Total Students: | 370 | 373 | 351 | 350 | 346 | 418 | 432 |
| English Language Learner Students: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Teachers: | 25.94 | 29.42 | 28.25 | 28.49 | 29.70 | 29.70 | 33.70 |
| Prekindergarten: | 1.02 | 1.06 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 3.50 |
| Kindergarten: | 1.30 | 1.48 | 1.43 | 1.57 | 1.70 | 2.70 | 2.30 |
| Elementary: | 13.05 | 15.55 | 14.34 | 14.14 | 11.20 | 10.20 | 12.00 |
| Secondary: | 10.57 | 11.33 | 11.48 | 11.78 | 15.80 | 15.80 | 15.90 |
| Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total Other Staff: | 27.01 | 23.62 | 22.91 | 23.89 | 26.00 | 19.80 | 33.10 |
| Instructional Aides: | 13.88 | 10.88 | 8.88 | 11.25 | 11.00 | 1.50 | 15.00 |
| Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 0.80 | 1.04 | 0.78 | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.72 | 0.39 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Other Guidance Counselors: | 0.80 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| District Administrators: | 1.40 | 0.65 | 1.50 | 0.50 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| School Administrators: | 2.00 | 1.75 | 2.50 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 0.80 | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Other Support Services: | 7.75 | 7.12 | 7.12 | 7.31 | 5.00 | 8.50 | 8.80 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio: | 14.26 | 12.68 | 12.42 | 12.29 | 11.65 | 14.07 | 12.82 |
Schools
| Melcher-Dallas Elementary |  | Prekindergarten to Grade 5 | 1003 East Park St, Melcher-Dallas IA 50062 |
| Melcher-Dallas High School |  | Grade 9 to Grade 12 | 214 South Main, Melcher-Dallas IA 50163 |
| Melcher-Dallas Junior High School | Grade 6 to Grade 8 | 214 South Main, Melcher-Dallas IA 50163 |
Test Performance
| Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
| IA Test | |||||
| 2012 | Math | 11th Grade | % met std | 86.67% | 82.81% |
| 2013 | Math | 11th Grade | % met std | 85.71% | 82.19% |
| 2012 | Reading | 11th Grade | % met std | 90.00% | 83.97% |
| 2013 | Reading | 11th Grade | % met std | 71.43% | 83.26% |
| 2012 | Math | 3rd Grade | % met std | 91.67% | 79.02% |
| 2013 | Math | 3rd Grade | % met std | 79.17% | 77.80% |
| 2012 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 83.33% | 76.41% |
| 2013 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 91.67% | 76.30% |
| 2012 | Math | 4th Grade | % met std | 88.24% | 78.03% |
| 2013 | Math | 4th Grade | % met std | 82.61% | 79.00% |
| 2012 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 82.35% | 74.25% |
| 2013 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 86.96% | 75.51% |
| 2012 | Math | 5th Grade | % met std | 73.68% | 77.96% |
| 2013 | Math | 5th Grade | % met std | 76.47% | 79.10% |
| 2012 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 78.95% | 74.27% |
| 2013 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 76.47% | 75.72% |
| 2012 | Math | 6th Grade | % met std | 76.47% | 71.48% |
| 2013 | Math | 6th Grade | % met std | 81.25% | 73.04% |
| 2012 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 52.94% | 64.44% |
| 2013 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 68.75% | 65.78% |
| 2012 | Math | 7th Grade | % met std | 93.75% | 78.81% |
| 2013 | Math | 7th Grade | % met std | 76.47% | 78.31% |
| 2012 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 81.25% | 67.39% |
| 2013 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 41.18% | 68.56% |
| 2012 | Math | 8th Grade | % met std | 64.29% | 74.62% |
| 2013 | Math | 8th Grade | % met std | 87.50% | 74.59% |
| 2012 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 57.14% | 66.08% |
| 2013 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 56.25% | 66.34% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||
| Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | |
| Total Revenue: | $3,815,000 | $10,869 | $4,056,000 | $11,589 | $4,002,000 | $11,566 | |||
| Federal: | $156,000 | $444 | 4.1% | $310,000 | $886 | 7.6% | $460,000 | $1,329 | 11.5% |
| State: | $1,963,000 | $5,593 | 51.5% | $1,999,000 | $5,711 | 49.3% | $1,897,000 | $5,483 | 47.4% |
| Local: | $1,696,000 | $4,832 | 44.5% | $1,747,000 | $4,991 | 43.1% | $1,645,000 | $4,754 | 41.1% |
| Total Expenditures: | $3,591,000 | $10,231 | $3,540,000 | $10,114 | $3,505,000 | $10,130 | |||
| Total Current Expenditures: | $3,309,000 | $9,427 | $3,264,000 | $9,326 | $3,236,000 | $9,353 | |||
| Instructional Expenditures: | $2,167,000 | $6,174 | 65.5% | $2,161,000 | $6,174 | 66.2% | $2,206,000 | $6,376 | 68.2% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $136,000 | $387 | 4.1% | $95,000 | $271 | 2.9% | $80,000 | $231 | 2.5% |
| Administration: | $482,000 | $1,373 | 14.6% | $456,000 | $1,303 | 14.0% | $470,000 | $1,358 | 14.5% |
| Operations, Food, Other: | $524,000 | $1,493 | 15.8% | $552,000 | $1,577 | 16.9% | $480,000 | $1,387 | 14.8% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $87,000 | $248 | $113,000 | $323 | $94,000 | $272 | |||
| Construction: | $9,000 | $26 | $1,000 | $3 | $3,000 | $9 | |||
| Total Other: | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Interest on Debt: | $55,000 | $157 | $59,000 | $169 | $64,000 | $185 | |||
| Total Salary: | $2,049,000 | $5,838 | $2,002,000 | $5,720 | $1,998,000 | $5,775 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Salary: | $1,509,000 | $4,299 | 73.6% | $1,525,000 | $4,357 | 76.2% | $1,567,000 | $4,529 | 78.4% |
| Other Salary: | $540,000 | $1,538 | 26.4% | $477,000 | $1,363 | 23.8% | $431,000 | $1,246 | 21.6% |
| Total Benefit: | $759,000 | $2,162 | $749,000 | $2,140 | $714,000 | $2,064 | |||
| Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | $568,000 | $1,618 | 74.8% | $558,000 | $1,594 | 74.5% | $535,000 | $1,546 | 74.9% |
| Other Benefit: | $191,000 | $544 | 25.2% | $191,000 | $546 | 25.5% | $179,000 | $517 | 25.1% |
Teacher's Experience and Compensation
| 2007 | 2006 | |
| Teachers with Bachelor Degree: | 84.0% | 85.7% |
| Teachers with Master or PhD Degree: | 16.0% | 14.3% |
| Mean Number of Years of Teaching: | 19.0 years | 17.0 years |
| Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | 16.0% | 28.6% |
| Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | 28.0% | 17.9% |
| Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | 24.0% | 17.9% |
| Mean Base Salary: | $38,476.0 | $33,919.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | $28,938.0 | $27,702.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | $32,028.0 | $29,651.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | $39,299.0 | $35,777.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | $42,179.0 | $36,007.0 |
| Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | $44,781.0 | $40,121.0 |