Top Rankings
Marshalltown Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,989 students in Marshalltown Comm School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Iowa.
Public Preschools in Marshalltown Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
10 Schools
484 Schools
# Students
5,099 Students
151,361 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
11,213 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshalltown 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 81% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#314 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.46
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2004–2019. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
57%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
28%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,123 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,916 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$76 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,123
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,916
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Marshalltown Comm School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Gr: PK-4 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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