Serving 765 students in grades 9-12, Marshall Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Marshall Sr. High School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marshall Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Sr. High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1775 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
57%
69%
Hawaiian
7%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Sr. High School's ranking?
Marshall Sr. High School is ranked #1775 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshall Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Marshall Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Marshall Sr. High School?
765 students attend Marshall Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Marshall Sr. High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Sr. High School?
Marshall Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshall Sr. High School offer ?
Marshall Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marshall Sr. High School part of?
Marshall Sr. High School is part of Marshall School District.
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