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Novak Elementary School vs. Echo Hill Elementary School

Should you attend Novak Elementary School or Echo Hill 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
Novak Elementary School
401 29th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Echo Hill Elementary School
400 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Novak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Echo Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Novak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Echo Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
365 students
519 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Novak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Echo Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Novak Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Echo Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Novak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Echo Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Novak Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Echo Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#486 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#27 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Novak Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Echo Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
88%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Novak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Echo Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
88%
(Top 5% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Novak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Echo Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Novak Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Echo Hill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
54
Kindergarten Students
121
73
Grade 1 Students
52
103
Grade 2 Students
63
96
Grade 3 Students
73
100
Grade 4 Students
56
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Novak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Novak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Echo Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Novak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Echo Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Novak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Echo Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Novak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Echo Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Novak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Echo Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Novak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Echo Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Novak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Echo Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Novak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Echo Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Linn-Mar Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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