Top Rankings
Linn-Mar Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,462 students in Linn-Mar Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Linn-Mar Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
7,462 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
513 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Linn-Mar Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.47
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
557 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
407 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
13%
# Black Students
439 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
5,557 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
75%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
464 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
209
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
532
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
540
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
519
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
554
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
540
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
641
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
563
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
569
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
573
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
552
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
573
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
551
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
546
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,871 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,098 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,871
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,098
$16,042
Best Linn-Mar Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Echo Hill Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3560
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3560
Grades: PK-4
| 519 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hazel Point Intermediate School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
453 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3001
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3001
Grades: 5-6
| 558 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 E Main St
Robins, IA 52328
(319) 447-3350
Robins, IA 52328
(319) 447-3350
Grades: K-4
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Indian Creek Rd
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3270
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3270
Grades: K-4
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4901 Alburnett Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Grades: 7-8
| 537 students
Rank: #66.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Grades: PK-4
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Excelsior Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3555 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Grades: 7-8
| 605 students
Rank: #88.
Linn Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 50th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3500
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #99.
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3920 35th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3001
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3001
Grades: 5-6
| 646 students
Rank: #1010.
Novak Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 29th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3300
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3300
Grades: K-4
| 365 students
Rank: #1111.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2127 27th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3380
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3380
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #1212.
Linn-mar High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3040
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3040
Grades: 9-12
| 2,222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Linn-Mar Comm School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,462 students.
What is the rank of Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Linn-Mar Comm School District is ranked #88 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
75% of Linn-Mar Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Linn-Mar Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Linn-Mar Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,098 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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