Laurens-marathon Middle 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 50-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
39 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
3 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
68%
Hispanic
(19-20)10%
12%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)3%
7%
White
(19-20)87%
74%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
59%
35%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Laurens-marathon Middle School?
39 students attend Laurens-marathon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Laurens-marathon Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Laurens-marathon Middle School offer ?
Laurens-marathon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Laurens-marathon Middle School part of?
Laurens-marathon Middle School is part of Laurens-Marathon Community School District.
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