The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Science. The lowest is 82% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Emerson Learning Center (hsap)
Emerson Learning Center (HSAP) in Marion, Iowa, is a closed school. It was a regular public school serving a grade range listed as "M through M," which likely means a middle school, though the exact grades are not specified in the available records. The school was part of the Marion Independent School District. Because the school is no longer operating, any family considering schools in the area today would need to look at other options within the district.
The only academic performance data available comes from a single school year, 2016–17, when the school was still open. In that year, state assessments showed that a large majority of students met or exceeded the state’s proficiency standards in math, English language arts, and science. The proficiency rates were strong across all three subjects, with participation at full capacity. This suggests that, at the time, the school was delivering solid academic results. However, this is a single snapshot from several years ago, and no trend data exists to show whether those results were consistent over time.
Beyond those test scores, the data for Emerson Learning Center is extremely thin. There are no records for enrollment, student demographics, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education, or English learner populations. There is no graduation rate, likely because the school did not serve high school grades. No information on course offerings, advanced coursework, career pathways, discipline, or staffing is available. The school’s civil rights data is also absent. A parent trying to understand the full picture of this school would find many gaps that cannot be filled from the provided information.
The community context for the school’s location in Marion shows a housing market where home values are generally moderate, somewhat above the national median, and rents have been increasing. The area’s unemployment rate is low, and median household income is above the national median. This suggests a stable, middle-income community. However, these are broad economic indicators for the zip code and do not directly reflect the school’s own student body.
The most important takeaway is that Emerson Learning Center (HSAP) is closed. It is not an active school. The testing data from 2016–17 indicates the school was performing well in its final years, but that history does not change the current reality. For families in Marion, the Marion Independent School District operates other schools, but no information about them is included here. Anyone researching this specific school should understand that it no longer exists as an option.
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