Linn-Mar High School

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Linn-Mar High School ranks 109 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Linn-Mar High School is a public high school located in Marion, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,271 students. The school is part of the Linn-Mar Community School District, which is ranked 88 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Linn-Mar High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for grades 9-11. In the 2023-2024 school year, Linn-Mar's 9th grade students scored 85.3% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.9%. In Mathematics, Linn-Mar's 11th grade students scored 76.7% proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 65.7%. Linn-Mar's 10th grade Science proficiency rate of 68.9% is also well above the state average of 59.5%. The school has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top half of Iowa high schools in the SchoolDigger statewide rankings.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mount Vernon High School, which is ranked 16th in the state, Linn-Mar High School outperforms many of them in academic metrics. For example, while Mount Vernon High School has slightly higher test scores in some areas, Linn-Mar still performs well above the state average. In contrast, schools like Prairie High School and Thomas Jefferson High School, which are part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, have significantly lower test scores and rankings compared to Linn-Mar.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3111 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302

(319) 447-3040

District: Linn-Mar Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,871

Feeder schools for Linn-Mar High School:

Elementary:	Bowman Woods Elementary School
	Echo Hill Elementary
	Indian Creek Elementary School
	Linn Grove Elementary School
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	Novak Elementary School
	Westfield Elementary School
	Wilkins Elementary School
Middle:	Excelsior Middle School
	Oak Ridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 2,271

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.8%

African American:

6.3%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Linn-Mar High School ranks better than 67.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Linn-Mar High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Linn-Mar High School is $13,871.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Linn-Mar High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Linn-Mar High School 109^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Linn-Mar High School in the ranking list.)

Linn-Mar Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Linn-Mar Community School District 88^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Linn-Mar High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	79.42	42^nd	351	88.0%
2013	84.36	9^th	351	97.4%
2014	85.98	13^th	322	96.0%
2015	75.79	65^th	324	79.9%
2016	79.11	50^th	320	84.4%
2017	66.59	113^th	325	65.2%
2018	53.60	174^th	320	45.6%
2019	76.55	52^nd	327	84.1%
2021	69.42	83^rd	327	74.6%
2022	51.56	174^th	332	47.6%
2023	58.13	152^nd	336	54.8%
2024	66.52	109^th	338	67.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, March 1, 2021

Generally a terrible school. I withdrew my kids from this school. The school is too big and you often hear, "your kid is one of 2400 students" which of course, means that your kid is not worth their time. Even the principal told me this. There is a pretty good arts program but the athletic program is horrible. Don't let your kids be lost in the crowd here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Linn-Mar High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	948	2	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	962
1989	947	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	950
1990	885	2	12	1	2	n/a	n/a	902
1991	901	5	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	912
1992	906	5	18	4	2	n/a	n/a	935
1993	980	5	17	4	1	n/a	n/a	1007
1994	1001	5	22	4	1	n/a	n/a	1033
1995	1130	5	24	6	3	n/a	n/a	1168
1996	1130	5	24	6	3	n/a	n/a	1168
1997	1159	10	23	10	3	n/a	n/a	1205
1998	1149	17	16	12	3	n/a	n/a	1197
1999	1171	8	18	12	0	n/a	n/a	1209
2000	1290	9	25	16	0	n/a	n/a	1340
2001	1331	11	39	15	0	n/a	n/a	1396
2002	1177	17	40	14	1	n/a	n/a	1249
2003	1177	17	40	14	1	n/a	n/a	1249
2004	1196	35	42	14	2	n/a	n/a	1289
2005	1268	39	55	21	2	n/a	n/a	1385
2006	1381	48	55	22	4	n/a	n/a	1510
2007	1502	54	56	30	3	n/a	n/a	1645
2008	1548	54	64	34	3	n/a	n/a	1703
2009	1547	62	69	33	4	n/a	n/a	1715
2010	1560	69	71	40	6	0	0	1746
2011	1513	70	75	43	6	0	3	1710
2012	1575	68	74	48	5	2	16	1788
2013	1616	63	75	55	5	1	31	1846
2014	1638	80	88	67	2	1	45	1921
2015	1709	90	93	76	1	2	47	2018
2016	1693	88	94	71	4	2	50	2002
2017	1711	107	94	90	4	2	71	2079
2018	1758	109	99	87	5	3	80	2141
2019	1765	114	103	96	4	4	96	2182
2020	1793	113	108	102	3	2	105	2226
2021	1779	125	120	90	3	2	114	2233
2022	1773	126	130	113	7	1	123	2273
2023	1744	144	122	131	6	1	123	2271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Linn-Mar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	962	63.0	15.2	2.3
1989	950	62.9	15.1	3.1
1990	902	59.1	15.2	2.1
1991	912	59.0	15.4	2.4
1992	935	43.0	21.7	1.7
1993	1007	52.2	19.3	3.3
1994	1033	49.4	20.9	5.1
1995	1168	85.1	13.7	4.7
1996	1168	85.1	13.7	4.7
1997	1205	78.7	15.3	3.3
1998	1197	73.5	16.3	3.8
1999	1209	71.0	17.0	6.7
2000	1340	84.6	15.8	5.4
2001	1396	87.8	15.9	6.4
2002	1249	93.5	13.4	5.8
2003	1249	93.5	13.4	5.8
2004	1289	96.3	13.4	7.1
2005	1385	99.7	13.9	8.4
2006	1510	98.4	15.3	11.1
2007	1645	92.0	17.9	11
2008	1703	101.7	16.7	11
2009	1715	99.2	17.3	12.5
2010	1746	102.4	17.0	12.9
2011	1710	105.0	16.2	13.2
2012	1788	105.5	16.9	14.3
2013	1846	107.0	17.2	15.1
2014	1921	109.4	17.5	14.9
2015	2018	110.0	18.3	15.8
2016	2002	118.0	16.9	13.9
2017	2079	118.7	17.5	15.1
2018	2141	125.8	17.0	15.4
2019	2182	123.7	17.6	19.5
2020	2226	124.6	17.8	17.8
2021	2233	127.3	17.5	21.3
2022	2273	129.5	17.5	20.8
2023	2271	130.2	17.4	23.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Linn-Mar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	962	63.0	15.2	2.3
1989	950	62.9	15.1	3.1
1990	902	59.1	15.2	2.1
1991	912	59.0	15.4	2.4
1992	935	43.0	21.7	1.7
1993	1007	52.2	19.3	3.3
1994	1033	49.4	20.9	5.1
1995	1168	85.1	13.7	4.7
1996	1168	85.1	13.7	4.7
1997	1205	78.7	15.3	3.3
1998	1197	73.5	16.3	3.8
1999	1209	71.0	17.0	6.7
2000	1340	84.6	15.8	5.4
2001	1396	87.8	15.9	6.4
2002	1249	93.5	13.4	5.8
2003	1249	93.5	13.4	5.8
2004	1289	96.3	13.4	7.1
2005	1385	99.7	13.9	8.4
2006	1510	98.4	15.3	11.1
2007	1645	92.0	17.9	11
2008	1703	101.7	16.7	11
2009	1715	99.2	17.3	12.5
2010	1746	102.4	17.0	12.9
2011	1710	105.0	16.2	13.2
2012	1788	105.5	16.9	14.3
2013	1846	107.0	17.2	15.1
2014	1921	109.4	17.5	14.9
2015	2018	110.0	18.3	15.8
2016	2002	118.0	16.9	13.9
2017	2079	118.7	17.5	15.1
2018	2141	125.8	17.0	15.4
2019	2182	123.7	17.6	19.5
2020	2226	124.6	17.8	17.8
2021	2233	127.3	17.5	21.3
2022	2273	129.5	17.5	20.8
2023	2271	130.2	17.4	23.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Linn-Mar High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$299 (2.2%)	$13,571 (97.8%)	$13,871

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Linn-Mar High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 152^nd of 336 High schools	29.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Linn-Mar High School)	83.1	70.7	12.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Linn-Mar Community School District)	83.1	70.7	12.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Linn-Mar High School)	78.2	75.6	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Linn-Mar Community School District)	78.2	75.6	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Linn-Mar High School)	77.7	69.8	7.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Linn-Mar Community School District)	77.7	69.8	7.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Linn-Mar High School)	82.6	77.2	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Linn-Mar Community School District)	82.6	77.2	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2182	2271	4.1%
African American	114	144	26.3%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	103	122	18.4%
Hispanic	96	131	36.5%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	1765	1744	1.2%
Two or More Races	96	123	28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.5%	23.2%	3.7%

Schools Near Linn-Mar High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Linn-Mar High School	Public	9-12	3111 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3040	2,271	130	17.4	23.2%	1,744 (76.8%)	144 (6.3%)	131 (5.8%)	122 (5.4%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	123 (5.4%)	66.5	109^th of 338 public high schools	67.8%		58.1	152^nd of 336 public high schools	54.8%	43				85.3	76.4	77.7				76.3	69.2	76.7		68.9	$13,871	$299	$13,571
Marion High School	Public	9-12	675 S 15th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9891	722	43	16.7	28.0%	609 (84.3%)	35 (4.8%)	31 (4.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.7%)	42	233^rd of 338 public high schools	31.1%		60.7	130^th of 336 public high schools	61.3%	103				67.1	72.8	73.6				59.1	68.2	68.9		52.2	$13,802	$140	$13,663
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	2205 Forest DR SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2161	1,291	78	16.5	49.1%	727 (56.3%)	267 (20.7%)	112 (8.7%)	23 (1.8%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	135 (10.5%)	24.2	283^rd of 338 public high schools	16.3%		23.8	283^rd of 336 public high schools	15.8%					72.2	66.7	56.9				53.4	58.4	50.0		48.6	$16,333	$764	$15,569
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	4545 Wenig RD NE	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2251	1,714	96	17.7	31.3%	1,272 (74.2%)	152 (8.9%)	106 (6.2%)	47 (2.7%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	129 (7.5%)	53.3	176^th of 338 public high schools	47.9%		53.6	170^th of 336 public high schools	49.4%	6				77.8	75.4	71.0				63.3	71.4	70.9		62.5	$14,742	$564	$14,177
Metro High School	Public	9-12	1212 7th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52401	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3100	340	23	14.6	71.2%	139 (40.9%)	105 (30.9%)	30 (8.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	54 (15.9%)	0.1	337^th of 338 public high schools	0.3%		0	335^th of 336 public high schools	0.3%	2				42.1	13.8	21.6				10.0	17.2	14.6		10.3	$17,640	$336	$17,305
Alburnett Senior High School	Public	9-12	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	243	21	11.7	19.8%	234 (96.3%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	78	41^st of 338 public high schools	87.9%		43.3	221^st of 336 public high schools	34.2%	180				84.4	87.9	84.1				74.0	77.3	79.7		80.3	$15,024	$123	$14,901
Springville Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Academy St	Springville	52336	Linn County	Springville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 854-6196	185	18	10.3	22.7%	171 (92.4%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	73.3	70^th of 338 public high schools	79.3%		71.6	76^th of 336 public high schools	77.4%	6		80.0	90.3	93.9	93.5	80.6		73.3	67.7	69.7	64.5	77.4	73.3	74.2	$16,663	$277	$16,386
Thomas Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	1243 20th ST SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2435	1,543	86	17.9	56.4%	813 (52.7%)	391 (25.3%)	172 (11.1%)	26 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	9 (0.6%)	129 (8.4%)	8.8	315^th of 338 public high schools	6.8%		7.8	317^th of 336 public high schools	5.7%	2				58.1	58.1	42.7				44.3	49.3	39.2		41.8	$15,251	$1,064	$14,187
Prairie High School	Public	10-12	401 76th Ave SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5340	1,298	73	17.8	31.0%	966 (74.4%)	126 (9.7%)	83 (6.4%)	21 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	92 (7.1%)	22.6	288^th of 338 public high schools	14.8%		35.9	248^th of 336 public high schools	26.2%	40					65.0	63.2					53.2	56.3		46.8	$14,453	$304	$14,149
Central City High School	Public	6-12	400 Barber Street	Central City	52214	Linn County	Central City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 438-6182	228	21	10.8	29.4%	211 (92.5%)	6 (2.6%)	4 (1.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	29.7	269^th of 338 public high schools	20.4%		50.3	186^th of 336 public high schools	44.6%	83	70.4	61.8	80.0	76.2	71.4	52.6	70.4	50.0	60.0	38.1	71.4	50.0	36.7	57.1	$15,375	$264	$15,111

Frequently Asked Questions about Linn-Mar High School

What is the racial makeup of Linn-Mar High School?

Students at Linn-Mar High School are 77% White, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Linn-Mar High School a good school?

Linn-Mar High School ranks 109^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Linn-Mar High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,271 students attended Linn-Mar High School.

What district is Linn-Mar High School in?

Linn-Mar Community School District

What schools feed into Linn-Mar High School?

Linn-Mar High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowman Woods Elementary School
Elementary : Echo Hill Elementary
Elementary : Indian Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Linn Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Novak Elementary School
Elementary : Westfield Elementary School
Elementary : Wilkins Elementary School
Middle : Excelsior Middle School
Middle : Oak Ridge Middle School

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