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Marshall Elementary School vs. Irving Elementary School

Should you attend Marshall Elementary School or Irving Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Marshall Elementary School
1450 Rhomberg Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Irving Elementary School
2520 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Irving Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marshall Elementary 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 is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irving Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
335 students
407 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marshall Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Irving Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marshall Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Irving Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marshall Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Irving Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dubuque Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Irving Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dubuque Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1056 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#711 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marshall Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Irving Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irving Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irving Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irving Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marshall Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Irving Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
30
Kindergarten Students
54
55
Grade 1 Students
46
62
Grade 2 Students
51
70
Grade 3 Students
55
56
Grade 4 Students
59
77
Grade 5 Students
44
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
7%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Irving Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dubuque Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marshall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Irving Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marshall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Irving Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marshall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Irving Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dubuque Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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