Top Rankings
West Marshall Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 970 students in West Marshall Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Marshall Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,329 Schools
# Students
970 Students
504,940 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
35,005 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Marshall Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,899 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,614 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
63,207 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
3 Students
34,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
881 Students
365,324 Students
% White Students
91%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,883 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
24,598 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
23,085
# Students in K Grade:
62
37,733
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
35,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
35,488
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
35,962
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
35,603
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
35,274
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
35,449
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
36,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
37,606
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
40,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
39,868
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
38,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
37,920
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,361. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,918 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,377
$16,361
Spending / Student
$12,918
$15,938
Best West Marshall Comm School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marshall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
West Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
West Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Marshall Comm School District?
West Marshall Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 970 students.
What is the rank of West Marshall Comm School District?
West Marshall Comm School District is ranked #51 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Marshall Comm School District?
91% of West Marshall Comm School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Marshall Comm School District?
West Marshall Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Marshall Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,918 is less than the state median of $15,938. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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