Top Rankings
Marshalltown Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,078 students in Marshalltown Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Marshalltown Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
5,078 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
361 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Marshalltown Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 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 81% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#305 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.46
# American Indian Students
34 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
383 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,766 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
13%
# Black Students
162 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,514 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
30%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
202
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
358
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
372
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
342
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
331
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
356
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
344
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
371
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
426
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
445
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
403
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
386
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
414
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,443 is higher than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,196 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,443
$16,361
Spending / Student
$14,196
$15,938
Best Marshalltown Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Fisher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Woodbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
B R Miller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Grades: 7-8
| 782 students
Rank: #66.
Rogers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Rank: #77.
Marshalltown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,582 students
Rank: #88.
Anson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Grades: PK-4
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Lenihan Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Ingledue St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1160
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1160
Grades: 5-6
| 700 students
Rank: #1010.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshalltown Comm School District?
Marshalltown Comm School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,078 students.
What is the rank of Marshalltown Comm School District?
Marshalltown Comm School District is ranked #305 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshalltown Comm School District?
54% of Marshalltown Comm School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshalltown Comm School District?
Marshalltown Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Marshalltown Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,196 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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