Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown High School serves 1,486 students in grades 9-12.
Marshalltown High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Marshalltown High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Marshalltown High School's student population of 1,486 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,486 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marshalltown High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marshalltown High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #978 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 40% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.41 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshalltown Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marshalltown High School is East Marshall Senior High School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is B R Miller Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lenihan Intermediate School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marshalltown Lenihan Intermediate School Math: 55% | Reading: 57%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 741 students10
0.4 miles
212 W Ingledue St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1160 0.4 5-6 741 - Marshalltown Anson Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 352 students10
0.5 miles
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020 0.5 PK-4 352 - Marshalltown Fisher Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 416 students10
0.6 miles
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030 0.6 PK-4 416 - Marshalltown J C Hoglan Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 368 students10
0.7 miles
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060 0.7 PK-4 368 - Marshalltown Woodbury Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 382 students10
1.4 miles
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080 1.4 PK-4 382
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