Top Rankings
Linn-Mar Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,361 students in Linn-Mar Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Linn-Mar Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
7,361 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
499 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Linn-Mar Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
74%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,103 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,319 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$120 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,103
$16,596
Spending / Student
$16,319
$16,167
Best Linn-Mar Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Echo Hill Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3560
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3560
Gr: PK-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 E Main St
Robins, IA 52328
(319) 447-3350
Robins, IA 52328
(319) 447-3350
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Hazel Point Intermediate School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
453 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 200-1600
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 200-1600
Gr: 5-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Oak Ridge Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Alburnett Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3410
Gr: 7-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Excelsior Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3555 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3130
Gr: 7-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 Indian Creek Rd
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3270
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3270
Gr: K-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3920 35th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 200-1700
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 200-1700
Gr: 5-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Linn Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 50th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3500
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Novak Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 29th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3300
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3300
Gr: K-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Linn-mar High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3040
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 2,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2127 27th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3380
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Linn-Mar Comm School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,361 students.
What is the rank of Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Linn-Mar Comm School District is ranked #90 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
74% of Linn-Mar Comm School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Linn-Mar Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Linn-Mar Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,319 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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