East Marshall Comm School District

204 West Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

East Marshall Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 672 students in East Marshall Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), 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 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
672 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#218 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
58%
64%
72%
70%
60-64%
63%
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.47
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
86%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,490 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,680 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,490
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,680
$16,042

Best East Marshall Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
East Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
East Marshall Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Marshall Comm School District?
East Marshall Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 672 students.
What is the rank of East Marshall Comm School District?
East Marshall Comm School District is ranked #220 out of 325 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Marshall Comm School District?
86% of East Marshall Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Marshall Comm School District?
East 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 East Marshall Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,680 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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