Serving 655 students in grades 5-8, Marshall Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshall Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Marshall, MN, encompassing approximately 163.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marshall Middle School's student population of 655 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Marshall Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#980 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall Middle School's ranking?
Marshall Middle School is ranked #980 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Marshall Middle School?
655 students attend Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Marshall Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall Middle School?
Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marshall Middle School offer ?
Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall Middle School part of?
Marshall Middle School is part of Marshall Public School District.
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