Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Laurens-marathon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
61 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
70%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laurens-marathon High School?
The graduation rate of Laurens-marathon High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Laurens-marathon High School?
61 students attend Laurens-marathon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Laurens-marathon High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurens-marathon High School?
Laurens-marathon High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurens-marathon High School offer ?
Laurens-marathon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Laurens-marathon High School part of?
Laurens-marathon High School is part of Laurens-Marathon Community School District.
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