For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 616 students in East Marshall Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in East Marshall Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
616 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Marshall Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2004–2019. View full 17-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2005–2021. View full 20-year historical data
% White
86%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,169 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,666 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,169
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,666
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Best East Marshall Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Marshall Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
East Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
East Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Marshall Comm School District?
East Marshall Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of East Marshall Comm School District?
East Marshall Comm School District is ranked #233 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Marshall Comm School District?
86% of East Marshall Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Marshall Comm School District?
East Marshall Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is East Marshall Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,666 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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