Serving 732 students in grades 5-8, Marshall Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall Middle School's student population of 732 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marshall Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
7%
12%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Middle School's ranking?
Marshall Middle School is ranked #1036 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Marshall Middle School often compared to?
Marshall Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yellow Medicine East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
732 students attend Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Marshall Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshall Middle School offer ?
Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Marshall Middle School part of?
Marshall Middle School is part of Marshall Public School District.
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