Best Public Schools in Marshalltown, IA


Summary:

The Marshalltown Community School District in Iowa serves 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 virtual academy. The district faces some significant challenges, including achievement gaps, high rates of economic disadvantage, and underperformance at the secondary level.

Among the standout schools in the district, Franklin Elementary School has the highest test scores, with 3rd and 4th grade students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. J.C. Hoglan Elementary School also has strong test scores and a diverse student population with a high percentage of Asian students. While Marshalltown High School has a low statewide ranking, it stands out for its diverse student body, with a high percentage of Hispanic, Asian, and African American students.

The data reveals large gaps in academic performance between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, both within the district and compared to state averages. Additionally, the district has high rates of economic disadvantage, with the majority of schools having free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 57.14% to 88.36%. While the district's diversity could be leveraged as a strength, the underperformance of the middle and high schools suggests a need to focus on improving academic achievement at the secondary level.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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