West Marshall Comm School District

601 3rd St. Nw
State Center, IA 50247-0670
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 993 students in West Marshall 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 West Marshall Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
993 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

West Marshall Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#64 out of 327 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Marshall Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Marshall Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
79%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Marshall Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Marshall Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
894 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
74
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
62
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
86
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,067 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,618 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Marshall Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of West Marshall Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,067
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Marshall Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,618
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Marshall Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Marshall Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marshall High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
West Marshall Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
West Marshall Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Marshall Comm School District?
West Marshall Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 993 students.
What is the rank of West Marshall Comm School District?
West Marshall Comm School District is ranked #71 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Marshall Comm School District?
90% of West Marshall Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Marshall Comm School District?
West 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 West Marshall Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,618 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 993 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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