Morning Star Academy

Morning Star Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1426 Tanglefoot Ln,  Bettendorf, IA
4.7
3.9
220 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$7,460
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
20
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
28
Reading
28
Science
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
60%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
88.9%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 8 Students
Iowa State University 7 Students
Colorado Christian University 5 Students
Wheaton College - Illinois 5 Students
Olivet Nazarene University 4 Students
Bradley University 3 Students
Liberty University 3 Students
Cedarville University 3 Students
Black Hawk College 3 Students
Augustana College - Illinois 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 3 Students
Biology 3 Students
Communications 3 Students
Nursing 2 Students
Education 2 Students
Mechanical Engineering 2 Students
Elementary Education 2 Students
International Relations 2 Students
Biblical Studies 2 Students
Linguistics, Interpretation, and Translation 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 16 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/26/2024
As a graduate from Morning Star Academy's class of 2024, I have only great things to say about the school. The teachers put so much effort into helping you learn and you can tell they truly care about teaching you, not the paycheck that comes with it. The chapel days do need an improvement that can be easily brought by a more charismatic headmaster to encourage the lower and upper schools to rejoice in God's creation more easily. I want to put an end to bullying in the school and I would love to see a solution to this issue.
5.0 Parent
8/29/2021
Msa has the best teachers and the Head of Upper School really gets to know each student and family. She has gone the extra mile to work to see my child succeed and have a good experience. I have had two graduates and they have been prepared for the workforce and college. I have one logic child still attending and I am excited to see her grow. I would recommend MSA to anyone.
5.0 Parent
8/3/2021
Morning Star offers a well rounded education that focuses on teaching kids how to think rather than what to think. Critical thinking is an incredibly important life skill. My graduates have gone on to large universities and were well prepared for college. They participated in athletics, band, and a variety of other activities.
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3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/1/2020
Our experience with the preschool and lower school has been stellar. Our kids love to learn, and making connections is really encouraged and fostered. Equally important, they've connected well with the other students and are supported by their teachers. This is place with an intentional approach to...
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5.0 parent
1/6/2020
Our two children have benefitted from their time at MSA. The learning process (Christian, Classical) is rigorous and challenging, but it sets the students up for success in life after high school. Many kids choose to go on to colleges while others choose a different life path. Regardless, MSA prepar...
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5.0 parent
12/24/2019
We truly appreciate this school's Classical Christian approach and the trivium it brings to education. We agree that the grammar, logic and rhetoric sections of a child's education are essential to train a believer, a leader and a thinker.
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5.0 parent
12/21/2019
As an MSA parent of 7 years who is at the school and in the classrooms daily and is well educated in classical and educational philosophies, I strongly recommend this school. The teachers are caring and effective, and my children feel at home here. I've been considering moving to pursue post graduat...
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Morning Star Academy

Morning Star Academy is a private Christian school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1426 Tanglefoot Ln in Bettendorf, in the Bettendorf neighborhood. Annual tuition is $7,460. The school has a total enrollment of 220 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Morning Star Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 26. The average home value in this area is $362,605. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf High School, Pleasant Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Bettendorf has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Morning Star Academy.

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